User Manual - O Neill Healthcare
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1. lift his or her thighs pull out the leg straps lean forwards etc e Lean the user forward while you hold one arm round him or her Push the folded sling down behind the user s back until it meets the seat The sling can be pushed better into place using a flat hand in the positioning pocket behind the sling AN Remember the correct working position to protect your back X AY Ee e Pull forward the leg flaps by pulling on their edge bands ra and pull them under the user s thighs Pull forward and upwards Then cross the loops on one of them through the other as shown in the illustration Molift Paient Specific Sling Eng Rev D 09 2010 e Hook the loops onto the lift hooks e If you are lifting from a wheelchair apply the wheelchair brake so it does not move Lift the user so he or she is cle ar of the chair etc and move him or her You do not have to lift high A e Lower the user carefully down into the chair take the Ensure that the lift loops are attached correctly to the lift before you begin to lift The sling must NOT hang in the black tightening straps for the head support loops off the hooks and remove the lift If moving to a wheelchair the brakes must be on to prevent the wheel chair from moving You can use the following techniques or a combination of them to get the user as far back in the seat as possible push the user s knees gently pull on the tapes at the back on the sides2. of the sling tilt the chair back A e Pull the leg flaps on the sling away from the underside of Remember the correct working position to protect your back the user s thighs Stand by the side of the chair lean the user forward while you are supporting with one hand Pull the sling up from behind the user s back Lean the user back in the chair If you pull the sling up hard the user may fall forwards A Lift and movement from to the recumbent position If the bed has a backrest use this and follow the instructions and be injured Always hold one hand around the user as shown in the illustration for lifting and moving from the seated position A molift designed for life When lifting from a bed with height adjustment adjust it to the correct working height molift e If possible turn the user to the recovery position Fold the sling in the middle and place it behind the user s back Then turn the user over to the opposite side and pull out the sling Ensure that the user is positioned in the centre of the sling A Be careful when you lay the user on his or her side En sure that you hold the user back so he or she does not roll over and out of the opposite side of the bed e Pull out the leg flaps and position them under the user s thighs as shown in the illustration e Cross the leg loops by pulling one of the loops through the other e Position the lift with the suspens
3. If the white fabric on the inside has changed colour the sling should be discarded and destroyed Lifting and moving patients always involves a certain gt degree of risk Read the lift s user manual carefully It is important to understand and be familiar with the equipment and only trained personnel should use it Ensure that the sling fits the lift you have chosen and that it is correct for the situation it is to resolve Show caution and care when you use the lift and its access ories because you as a carer are responsible for the sa fety of the patient Molift Patient Specific Sling is designed to fit the Molift 4 point suspension and is intended as an accessory to Molift lifts er Using the sling Before use fold the sling as shown in the illustrations The grey side is turned away from the patient user to be lifted when positioning the sling The sling is held in one hand le aving the other free to support the patient The white side must face the user s back when positioning the sling Folding the sling The lift suspension points must always be arranged across the user to be lifted as shown to the left in the illustration below Lift and movement to and from the seated position It is easier to lift from a seated position than from lying If the user s physique and abilities allow he or she O should be encouraged to participate actively when the sling is positioned The user may e g
4. ide of the bed If necessary extension loops can be used to achieve greater distance to the suspension points The loops are used in pairs on the shoulder or leg loops Art no 3013000 2 piece set Manufacturer Molift Group AS Ole Deviksvei 44 N 0668 Oslo Size guide for sling sizes Colour j B C code COC APET cm cm cm weight Kg E E ee 10t ee M __ Yelow 45 95 se se 92 _ S Red 25 50 s1 7e so _ The choice of sling size is determined by the user s weight and body shape size SWL Safe Working Load is 300 kg for Molift Patient Speci fic Sling Materials Non woven polypropylene fabric on ouside polypropylene webbing and cotton polyester inside Labeling If this label is visible on the top back on the sling it should not be used molift Molift Patient Specific Sling Supplier please see www molift com for complete list Molift Paient Specific Sling Eng Rev D 09 2010
5. ion points over the user Ensure that you do not lower the suspension points down onto the user Ensure that the suspension points are centred over the user before you lift Remember that the wheels on the mobile lift must NOT be locked Ensure that the sling is positioned correctly and that A the lift loops are attached correctly to the lift before you begin to lift The sling must NOT hang in the tigh tening straps for the head support When lifting from a bed with height regulation the bed should be lowe red as much as possible Be especially careful with the user s head e If users are to achieve the most comfortable seated po sition it can be adjusted by pulling the handles behind and on the sides of the sling Adjust the head support to a comfortable position using the tightening strap e When lifting from a bed the user is raised until the seat is off the mattress then the legs are lifted and the user tur ned towards you so that the feet are outside the edge of the bed e Carry out the movement and lower the user careful ly Remove the loops on the sling from the suspension points Roll the user towards you and fold the sling Roll the user to the other side preferably in the recovery po sition Remove the sling and adjust the user in the bed A Extension loops Be careful when you lay the user on his or her side En sure that you hold the user back so he or she does not roll over and out of the opposite s
6. molift Molift Patient Specific Sling Molift offers a broad range of slings for all movement needs The slings are designed to distribute weight and pressure in such a way as to be as comfortable as possible and therefore vary both in model and size Molift focuses on safety and comfort and recommends indivi dual trial of the slings Colour codes help you to find the correct size We design and produce our slings in Norway in accordance with the Same quality constraints as the Mo lift lifts and all slings are tested and approved in accordance with NS EN ISO 10535 Molift recommends using Molift slings with Molift lifts Molift Patient Specific Sling Sling With head support S Red Part no 3050100 Part no 3050200 Part no 3050300 Part no 3050400 a sling from molift designed for life molift Molift Patient Specific Sling Molift Patient Specific Sling is a comfortable padded sling designed for use with Molift s 4 point suspension system The sling is made of a light and environment friendly mate rial and is to be disposed after use The inner fabric changes color when it comes in contact with water meaning it should not be used The sling is designed to be used by one patient only A and can not be washed Only use slings that are in good condition Destroy and discard used slings accor ding to national and local regulations The sling is grey on the outside and white on the inside A
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