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Using your Maxi Move
Fig. 22
When rolling the patient back onto the sling, roll the
patient slightly in the opposite direction so that the
folded part of the sling can be pulled forward.
Alternatively, the patient can be brought into a sitting
posture. Then position the sling as detailed in the section
entitled “To Lift From A Chair”.
Approach the bed with the open side of the spreader bar
towards the patient’s head (see Fig. 23).
Fig. 23
Using the adjustable width chassis, it is possible to make
adjustments to the chassis leg width to assist with
manoeuvrability around obstructions, such as bed legs or
castors.
Now position the Maxi Move so that the spreader bar is
just above and centered over the patient.
Using the positioning handle, tilt the spreader bar until
the shoulder attachment points can be connected to the
sling shoulder strap attachment clips (see Fig. 24).
Fig. 24
Press down on the positioning handle until the sling leg
sections can be connected (see Fig. 25). Connect the leg
sections under the thighs by lifting one leg at a time. You
may need to lower the spreader bar a little, using the
handset control.
Fig. 25
When lifting from the bed, some attendants prefer to
connect the leg straps first. This applies in particular to
patients with large thighs. In that case, raise the hip and
knee into maximum flexion, and attach the leg strap
attachment clips. Then tilt the spreader bar towards the
shoulders to connect the shoulder attachment clips.
Lift the patient using the handset control, and with the
positioning handle, bring the patient into a comfortable
position for transfer (see Fig. 26). The specially designed
sling, together with its integral head support, enables one
person to carry out the complete lifting function without
additional help.
WARNING: Take care not to lower the spreader
bar onto the patient.
CAUTION: Always check that all the sling
attachment clips are fully in position before
and during the lifting cycle, and in tension as
the patient’s weight is gradually taken up.