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When lifting from the bed, some attendants prefer
to connect the leg pieces first. This particularly
applies to patients with large thighs. In this case,
raise the hip and knee into maximum flexion, and
attach the leg strap attachment clips, then tilt the
spreader bar towards the shoulders for connection.
Lift the patient using the handset control, and adjust
to a comfortable position for transfer. (See fig. 23).
The specially designed sling together with its’
integral head support, enables one person to carry
out the complete lifting function without additional
help.
If returning the patient to a bed, move into the
desired position above the bed adjusting the sling
position as necessary, and then lower using the
handset control.
Move the Opera away before removing the sling
from under the patient. If transferring the patient to
a chair refer to the section “To Lift from a Chair”.
To Raise from the Floor
Put the sling around the patient as before, by using
the rolling or sitting up method. Depending on
circumstances, space and/or position of patient etc.
approach the patient with the open part of the
chassis. Open the chassis legs if necessary, and lift
the patient’s legs over the chassis as shown in
figure 24.
The patient’s head and shoulders could be raised on
pillows for comfort, if required, but this is not
essential when connecting up the sling to the
spreader bar.
With the open part of the spreader bar pointing
down towards the shoulders, attach the shoulder
strap attachment clips, as shown in figure 25 and
inset.
Fig. 22
P1395b
Warning: IMPORTANT: Always
check that the sling attachment clips are
fully in position before and during the
commencement of the lifting cycle, and in
tension as the patient’s weight is
gradually taken up.
Fig. 23
P1395d
Warning: When lowering the lifter
ensure that the patient’s or attendant’s
legs and feet are well clear of the moving
mast.
Only when the patient’s body weight is
fully supported by the bed may the sling
leg connection clips be detached,
followed by the shoulder connections.
Fig. 24
P1394a
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