Arjo Sara Stedy - Transferring the Patient from a Chair

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How to Use the Sara Stedy
Approaching the Patient
Before Transferring the Patient
• Always inform the patient of what you are about to do.
• Ensure that you have the correct model and size of sling at hand if the patient has been assessed as
requiring a sling.
• Before an attempt is made to move the patient, an assessment is performed by a qualified professional.
Fig. 9
2) Open the chassis legs if needed; approach
the patient.
1) Pivot the two seat halves up.
3) Position the Sara Stedy so that the patient’s
feet are placed on the footrest with knees
comfortably against kneepad.
4) Apply both castor brakes.