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Is passive residents with limited ability to move. The Amputee • Might be almost completely bed ridden Sling should be used together with Arjo lift devices in • Often stiff, contracted joints accordance with the Allowed Combinations specifi ed •...
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient is These warnings are specifi c to the sling not left unattended at any time. models MAA2080M and MAA2050M: Patients sat out in a chair are at an WARNING increased risk of pressure injury...
• loose stitching representative for support. • tears NOTE • fabric holes Arjo recommends the name of the patient is • soiled fabric written on the sling care label to avoid cross • damaged clips/loops contamination between patients. • unreadable or damaged label...
(position B) (See Fig. 1 ). steps) (Accessory) 4. The coloured area on the measuring tape that is The Arjo Measuring Tape is a sizing accessory only levelled with the top of the patient’s head indicates intended as a guide and is an approximation. Patient the required sling size.
One leg amputee: Use a Right/Left Amputee sling (depending on amputee) or Hammock Amputee. Transfer/Bathing Safe Working Article number Product Description Size Load Double Amputee Mesh (intended to MAA2080M 190 kg (418 lbs) S, M, L, LL be seated on) MAA7090M 272 kg (600 lbs) Double Amputee Mesh M, L, XL...
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190 kg (418 lbs) S, M, L, LL, XL S, M, L, LL S, M, L, LL S, M, L, LL, XL MAA2080M 190 kg (418 lbs) S, M, L, LL, XL S, M, L, LL S, M, L, LL...
Clip Attachment & Detachment 4. Make sure the strap is not squeezed in between the NOTE clip and the spreader bar. If available on your lift device, reposition the 5. Make sure the straps are not twisted. spreader bar using the Dynamic Position Detach the Clips (3 steps) System (DPS) for easier clip attachment of the Make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up by...
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close 6. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique.) If log attention when lowering or adjusting the roll is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube spreader bar. for placing the sling. See respective Sliding sheet/ 17.
The securely before and during the lifting sling label is located on the outside. If needed, use process. an Arjo sliding sheet/tube for placing the sling. See 18. Make sure that: respective Sliding sheet/tube IFU. •...
3. Make sure the patient is in an area that is accessible 18. Position the lift sideways with the lift legs wide for the lift. If needed, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube open. One caregiver needs to be close to the for placement of the sling.
9. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique) If log WARNING rolling is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/ To avoid injury to the patient, pay close tube for removing the sling. See respective Sliding attention when lowering or adjusting the sheet/tube IFU.
5. Lower the patient into the chair/wheelchair. forward. 6. Make sure that the patient’s lower back is 12. Pull out the sling. If needed, use an Arjo sliding positioned all the way in against the chair/ sheet/tube. See respective Sliding sheet/tube IFU.
Cleaning and Disinfection 5. Machine wash the sling at 70°C (158°F). In order WARNING to obtain suffi cient level of disinfection, please To prevent cross-contamination, always wash according to local hygiene legislation. follow the disinfection instructions in this If allowed according to the product label, tumble IFU.
Technical Specifi cations General Safe working load (SWL) = Maximum total load See “Allowed Combinations” on page 7 Sling models MAA2080M and MAA2050M 1.5 years* Service life – Recommended period of use All other slings 2 years* * Refer to “Expected Service Life” on page 3.
The sling is dif cult to apply (e.g. during Use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube according to instructions log roll). in respective IFU. • Place the patient in a more seated position in the bed or on the oor.
Label on the Sling Care and Washing Symbols Article Number Article number with -X refers to Machine wash 70°C (158°F) XXXXXX-X the sling size. No bleaching allowed If the article number is stated without the size letter at the end, XXXXXXX No tumble drying allowed it means the sling is a One Size.
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AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Pty Ltd Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
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At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise the standard of safe and digni ed care.
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