Arjo MAA2000-XS - Standing and Raising slings - with clip fixing; Checking sling attachment clips; Patient handling during standing lift

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If the patient can stand sufficiently well to lock his
/ her knees in the normal way, their knees will come
away from the reaction pad, and he/she can just lean
back into the sling. (See fig. 6)
If the patient is "slumped", he / she can still lean
back into the sling, and be kept in the raised
position by the knees being in contact with the
kneepad.
Patients who have suffered a "stroke" who can only
hold with one hand, or patients who cannot hold on
at all, may still be lifted in this way, but it will be
necessary for the attendant, (or a second attendant),
to hold the patient's arm / arms down in front of the
body during the lift.
Release the brakes, and transfer the patient to new
position, i.e. toilet, wheelchair, chair, bed, etc.
While the patient is raised, make any necessary
adjustments to clothing, incontinence pads etc.
before lowering again. Lower the patient carefully
using the handset control.
Apply the chassis brakes if leaving the patient at the
toilet, or if leaving the patient unattended.
When the patient is in the new position and seated,
and you wish to remove the sling, un clip the
shoulder support attachment clips, then release the
support strap.
Do not attempt to release the support strap while the
sling supports the patient.
Remove the sling from the patient.
Warning: Always check that all the
sling attachment clips are in position
before and during the commencement of
the lifting cycle and in tension, as the
patient's weight is gradually taken up
Fig. 5
P.1040b
Fig. 6
P.1040b
•Note: Patients wearing nylon
nightdresses / dressing gowns are prone
to be "slippery" - the sling may ride up
the back causing slight pressure under the
arms. It may be necessary to hold the
sling in position when lifting or lowering.
•Note: Transportation is possible
with the chassis legs open or closed, but
it will be easier through doorways etc.
with the chassis legs closed.
•Note: lf the patient lacks sitting
balance and has been returned to the bed
on the Lifter, a second attendant may be
needed to support the patient while the
sling is being removed. (See fig. 7)
Fig. 7
P.1042g
Standing and Raising slings- with clip fixing