Handicare SystemRoMedic BariVest XXXL User manual

BariVest
SystemRoMedicTM
Manual no: 00779 En Ver. 4 110310
BariVest is a lift vest that has been design as an aid to gait training for patients weighing 180 kg or more. It can be used
with both mobile and stationary lifts, with a four-point slingbar or with BariTurn. BariVest features a back section, a front
section and a narrower section in the middle to enable comfortable fit in the crotch area. It has two slingbar loops, both
front and back, as well as belts at three levels.
SystemRoMedic includes a wide range of functional, comfortable, high-quality slings that can be adapted for different
types of lifting and for patients with different needs. The slings are available in several different materials and sizes. All
models are safe and very easy to use. The choice of model and material depends on the patient’s needs and the transfer
situation.
Visual and mechanical inspection
Check the condition and function of the sling regularly. Always inspect the product after laundering. Check to ensure that
seams and material are free from damage. Check to ensure that fabric is not worn or faded. Apply load to the device
and check to ensure that clasps, handles, etc. withstand heavy load. If there are signs of wear, the product must be
discarded.
Always read the manuals for all assistive devices used during a transfer.
Keep the manual where it is accessible to users of the product.
Do not leave the patient unattended during a transfer situation.
To prevent discomfort and the risk of the patient sliding out of the sling, trial fit the sling carefully. First, apply the sling’s
back loops to the slingbar, and then apply the leg support loops. Use a slingbar that has been tested.
The lowest allowable safe working load always determines the safe working load of the assembled system. Always
check the safe working loads for the lift and accessories before use. Contact your dealer if you have any questions.
Functional inspection
Always read the manual
Manual - English
SWL: 570 kg/1250 lbs

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BariVest product description
BariVest features a back section, a front section and a narrower
section in the middle to enable comfortable fit in the crotch area.
It has two slingbar loops, both front and back, all of which are
hooked to the slingbar/slingbars.
There are belts at three levels
The upper belt is secured with clasps on each side at the front
for easy adjustment, and the two lower belts have a clasp that is
fastened at the mid-section at the front.
BariVest consists of:
1. Rear slingbar loops
2. Back section
3. Narrow section
4. Front section
5. Front slingbar loops
6. Upper belt with clasps on both sides of the front section
7. Three belts with clasps at the front mid-section
8. Guide loops for the lower belts
Application of BariVest on the patient
Seated position at the bedside:
Ensure that the front and back sections are placed the right way
around. The product label is on the back section.
The patient leans to one side of the bed and the BariVest is placed
centred under the seat, as far back under the patient as possible,
with the narrow section under the crotch.
When the BariVest is correctly positioned, the patient sits up again
and the front section is pulled up over the stomach as high as pos-
sible. Check to ensure that BariVest is evenly positioned both front
and back.
Fasten the upper belt first, and then the two lower belts.
Tension the upper belt, so that it provides good support.
Adjust the lower belts, so that they sit comfortably. All belts may
need to be adjusted again after the patient has risen.

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Application of the four-point slingbar:
For raising the patient to a standing position using a mobile lift or
stationary lift unit, use of a four-point slingbar is recommended.
First, apply the rear loops to the wider side of the slingbar, and
then the front loops to the narrower side.
BariTurn application:
BariTurn is a turntable that enables gait training with two lift
units. The lift vest can be applied in different ways, depending on
whether more space is required lengthwise or width-wise.
Alternative 1: Fasten the loops on the back section to one slingbar,
and then fasten the loops on the front section to the other slingbar.
Alternative 2: Hook one loop from the front section and one from
the back section to one slingbar, and then hook the loops from the
other side to the other slingbar.
Raising:
Prepare the patient by explaining the procedure. Never leave the
patient unattended during a lifting situation. Always be attentive
to the patient’s signals. Begin lifting. Stop when all lift straps are
tensioned, and check to ensure that everything is as it should be
before continuing to lift. Stop raising if the patient is uncomfortable.
When the patient is standing, a walking support can be used.
Rising to a standing position

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Contact your local distributor if you have any questions about the product and its use. See www.handicare.com for a
complete list of distributors. Always make sure that you have the right version of the manual. The most recent editions of
manuals are available for downloading from our website, www.handicare.com.
Care of the product:
Read the product label.
Do not use rinsing agent.
To prolong product life, avoid
tumble-drying.
Product Article Recommended Lift vests SWL
number user weight range
BariVest XXXL 47103010 180-300kg/397-661lbs 190-280cm/74.8-110In 570kg/1250lbs
BariVest XXXXL 47103011 250-570kg/551-1250lbs 230-310cm/90-122In 570kg/1250lbs
NOTE! Recommended for a four-point slingbar or BariTurn.
Removing BariVest
Seated position at the bedside:
Lower the patient to the edge of the bed and disconnect the loops
from the slingbar. Allow the front section to hang down between the
patient’s legs.
The patient leans first to one side of the bed, so that the BariVest
can be tucked under the seat. The patient then leans to the other
side and the BariVest can be removed.
NOTE!
Mobility training always involves a measure of risk. Always make sure that the patient’s health permits mobility training.
When in doubt, do not proceed with mobility training. The caregiver is always responsible for the patient’s safety.
Accesories
BariVestCover, Protective Covers in disposables. Non-woven, can not be laundered. Discard after use.