12 Amico Mobility Solutions Corporation
Basics in Transferring a Patient
LIFTING SLING
A lifting sling with four to six straps designed for mounting on hooks
should be used with the Amico GoLift.
Amico Mobility shall not be liable for faults or accidents due to incorrect
use of the lifting sling, or for reasons of inadequate attention on the part
of the caregiver or patient.
WORKING WITH THE AMICO GOLIFT
The Amico GoLift moves freely in the track system and does not have
any special requirements for space or power in connection with moving.
Attention can be fully focused on the user’s functional level and the
caregivers technique.
To use the GoLift correctly, the patient should only be lifted to the extent
that she/he is clear of the surface and should be moved at this height.
ATTACHING THE LIFTING SLING
Place the straps from the lifting sling on the hooks of the Carry Bar. Start with the uppermost set of straps (from the
back) and then take the lowest set of straps (from the legs).
CAUTION: Be careful when attaching the lifting sling on the hooks. Check that the straps have gone
completely through the opening and into place in the Carry Bar hooks. When pressing the up button to lift
the patient, check again that all straps remain correctly placed in the Carry Bar hooks.
• When lifting a patient from e.g. a wheelchair, move the Amico GoLift
towards the patient to be lifted.
• The lifting hooks should be at the same height as the patient’s chest.
• Place the lifting hooks parallel to the patient’s shoulders.
• Place the lifting sling behind the patient’s back between the back of
the chair and the patient’s back.
• The center band of the lifting sling should follow the patient’s spine.
Lead the leg straps along the outer sides of the patient’s shins and
beneath the thighs between the hollow of the knees and the hip joints.
Cross the leg straps in front of the patient.
• All four lifting straps are now ready to be attached. The lifting sling can
now be mounted onto the carry bar hooks.
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