Arjo Sara Stedy - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of Contents
General Information ............................................................................................... 4
Foreword ......................................................................................................... 4
Service and Support ..................................................................................... 4
Manufacturer Information ............................................................................ 5
Definitions Used in this Manual ................................................................... 5
Intended Use ................................................................................................. 5
Patient/Resident Assessment......................................................................... 6
Installation Requirements.............................................................................. 6
Expected Service Life .................................................................................. 6
Sara Stedy Directions ................................................................................... 6
Conditions .................................................................................................... 7
Equipment Identification .............................................................................. 7
Verifying the Package Contents ................................................................... 7
Policy on Number of Staff Members Required for Patient Transfer ........... 7
How to Use this Manual ............................................................................... 7
Symbols Used ............................................................................................... 8
Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 9
General Instructions ........................................................................................ 9
Safe Working Load ...................................................................................... 9
Important Safety Directions ............................................................................ 9
Equipment Warning Labels .......................................................................... 10
Part Designation ...................................................................................................... 11
Slings......................................................................................................................... 12
Compatible Slings ........................................................................................ 12
How to Use the Sara Stedy...................................................................................... 13
Using the Sling Attachment Lugs ................................................................... 13
Pivoting the Cushions ..................................................................................... 13
Opening and Closing the Legs ........................................................................ 14
Applying and Releasing the Brakes on the Rear castors ................................ 14
Approaching the Patient .................................................................................. 15
Before Transferring the Patient .................................................................... 15
Transferring the Patient ................................................................................... 16
Transferring the Patient from a Chair .......................................................... 16
Transferring the Patient to a Chair ............................................................... 17
Transferring the Patient from a Wheelchair ................................................. 18
Transferring the Patient to a Wheelchair ...................................................... 19
Transferring the Patient from a Bed ............................................................. 20
Transferring the Patient to a Bed .................................................................. 21
Transferring the Patient from a Toilet .......................................................... 22
Transferring the Patient to a Toilet .............................................................. 23
Transferring the Patient at the Toilet ............................................................ 23
Back Support Strap ......................................................................................... 24
Using the Back Support Strap ...................................................................... 24
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 25
Preventive Maintenance Schedule .................................................................. 25