Arjo MAV1816 User manual

Loop Slings
Unpadded loop sling
This sling has no padding in the leg area and is
easier to apply to patients with skeletal issues such
as contractures and curvatures of the spine. These
slings are commonly used on people who are in
moulded wheelchairs.
Padded loop sling
Padding adds a level of comfort to the leg area of
the slings. The Padding also helps to prevent the
material roping and creasing under legs.
Loop amputee sling
Used for Bilateral leg amputee patients with above
knee or total hip. The design requires the patient to
be log rolled onto the sling while on the bed or
rolled from side to side in a chair. The aperture does
not allow toileting
MAA1211-xx MAV1816
Loop toilet sling
Used for toileting dressing and undressing patients.
The padded arm supports provide the comfort and
support, which is lost when providing good access
to the patient's perineum area. Leg supports are
padded for extra comfort but again are narrower to
allow clothing to be removed.
MAV1848 MAV7123

Loop Slings
Right leg single amputee loop sling
Used for Left single leg amputee patients above,
below or total hip. The larger leg piece provides
more support to the buttocks and stump of the
affected side.
Left leg single amputee loop sling
Used for Right single leg amputee patients above,
below or total hip. The larger leg piece provides
more support to the buttocks and stump of the
affected side.
MAV1857 MAV1852

Allow the patient to hold the handgrips, with their
arms resting on the Arc-Rest. This will not apply if
fitting the sling around the patient before the lifter
is brought into close proximity.
Encourage the patient to lean slightly forwards to
enable the sling to be placed around the lower back
of the patient (see Fig. 1). Position the sling around
the patient's back so that the bottom of the sling lies
horizontally approximately two inches above the
patient's waistline, with the patient's arms outside
the sling. Ensure the support strap is separated,
brought loosely around the body, and is not twisted
or trapped behind the patient's back.
3. Fasten the support strap securely by overlapping
and pressing the "Velcro" together. The strap should
be tight, but comfortable for the patient. (See Fig.
2).
If the Lifter is not already in close proximity to the
patient bring it to the patient as described
previously.
Take each adjustment cord in turn and attach to the
sling. (See Fig. 3).
When both cords are attached correctly make
adjustments on both cords equally so that any slack
is taken up in each cord and the back section of the
sling supports the patient comfortably and securely,
lock the adjustment cords down into the cord
retaining cleats. (See Fig. 4).
Fig. 1
P.1333B
•Note: The support strap will assist
in supporting the patient in the sling
during the lifting procedure. The strap
also retains the sling in the correct
position around the patient.
Fig. 2
P.1333C
Fig. 3
P.1333F, P133E, P1333D
Fitting the loop lock cord attachment system.
Warning: Ensure the cone is pulled
tightly into the cup section. (See Fig. 3)
Warning: Ensure the cord end knobs are
away from the pro-active pad TM when
the patient's legs are near or in contact
with the pad.
Standing and Raising Slings- with loop and lock

If possible, the patient should then hold on to the
Patient Support anus with one or both hands.
The patient is then ready to be lifted.
If the patient is able to offer some assistance when
standing this may be beneficial to patient
confidence and muscular exercise. Encourage the
patient to assist all he/she can to rise from the chair
and/or steady themselves.
Operate the lift button on the handset or dual
control panel to raise the patient to a suitable and
comfortable height for the particular function, e.g.
transportation, toileting with commode, etc. (See
Fig. 6)
Patients who can only hold on with one hand (those
who have suffered a "stroke", for example) may
still be lifted using an active lifter. The patient may
just rest the unusable arm on the Arc-Rest or hold it
across their chest, and rest their elbow on the end of
the Arc-Rest, while their useable hand holds the
handgrip in the normal way.
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
Fig. 4
P1331b/2, P1381b
Detail view showing cords & cleats
•Note: The patient should be
supported by the sling, but not pulled
forward too much. (See Fig. 4)
•Note: If the handset button or dual
control button is released during lifting or
lowering powered motion will stop
immediately.
Fig. 5
P1334e/2
Fig. 6
P1334f/2
Warning: Always check that the sling
adjustment cords are fully in position and
locked before and during the
commencement of the lifting cycle, and in
tension as the patient's weight is gradually
taken up.
•Note: If the patient can stand
sufficiently well and lock his/her knees in
the normal way when fully raised, their
knees will come away from the Proactive
Pad TM and he/she will be able to lean
back into the sling.
•Note: Transportation should be
done with the chassis legs closed, it is
easier through doorways etc.
Standing and Raising Slings- with loop and lock

using the control handset or dual control panel.
When the patient is seated in the new position, and
you wish to remove the sling. Pull each cord up
from the locking cleats and slacken the cords
sufficiently to release the Loop LockTM fitting,
and then remove the cords from the sling.
Pull apart the "Velcro" fastening to remove the
support strap.
Remove the sling from the patient. Remove the
lower leg straps if they have been applied.
Warning: If the patient lacks sitting
balance and has been returned to sit on the
side of the bed a second attendant may be
needed to support the patient while the
sling is being removed.
Standing and Raising Slings- with loop and lock

LOOP SLING WITH HEAD SUPPORT
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MAA1211-S Small
MAA1211-M Medium
MAA1211-L Large
MAA1211-XL ExtraLarge
LOOP SLING WITHOUT HEAD SUPPORT
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MAA1210-S Small
MAA1210-M Medium
MAA1210-L Large
MAA1210-XL ExtraLarge
LOOP TOILET SLING
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MAV1848 Small
MAV1849 Medium
MAV1850 Large
MAV1851 ExtraLarge
RIGHT LEG SINGLE LOOP AMPUTEE SLING
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MAV1857 Small
MAV1858 Medium
MAV1859 Large
MAV1861 ExtraLarge
RIGHT LEG SINGLE LOOP PADDED AMPUTEE
SLING
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MAV1842 Small
MAV1843 Medium
MAV1844 Large
MAV1846 ExtraLarge
PADDED LOOP SLING WITH HEAD SUPPORT
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MAV1816 Small
MAV1817 Medium
MAV1818 Large
MAV1819 ExtraLarge
LOOP MESH SLING
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MAA1221-S Small
MAA1221-M Medium
MAA1221-L Large
MAA1221-XL ExtraLarge
LOOP AMPUTEE SLING
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MAV7123 Small
MAV7124 Medium
MAV7046 Large
MAV7125 ExtraLarge
MAV7126 Extra ExtraLarge
LEFT LEG SINGLE LOOP AMPUTEE SLING
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MAV1852 Small
MAV1853 Medium
MAV1854 Large
MAV1866 ExtraLarge
LEFT LEG SINGLE LOOP PADDED AMPUTEE
SLING
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MAV1882 Small
MAV1883 Medium
MAV1884 Large
MAV1886 ExtraLarge
Loop Slings

BARIATRIC LOOP PADDED SLING SWL
409KG/900LBS
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MAV1836 Medium
MAV1837 Large
MAV1839 X Large
MAV1840 Extra ExtraLarge
BARIATRIC LOOP BASIC PADDED SLING SWL
409KG/900LBS
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MAV1990 Medium
MAV1991 Large
MAV1992 ExtraLarge
MAV1993 Extra ExtraLarge
BARIATRIC LOOP DIVIDED LEG HAMMOCK
SLING SWL 409KG/900LBS
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MAV1895 Medium
MAV1896 Large
MAV1897 X Large
MAV1898 Extra Extra Large
BARIATRIC LOOP BASIC HAMMOCK SLING SWL
409KG/900LBS
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MAV1890 Medium
MAV1891 Large
MAV1892 ExtraLarge
MAV1893 Extra Extra Large
Bariatric Slings