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SWIFT
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Operang
• NOTE: Alternave methods of transfer can be
used with the Swi Transfer Slide. Please refer
to hopsital guidelines and training materials for
further details. An individual risk assessment is
always required before operaon.
• Remove the caps from the valves before inang
the Swi (g.8). Check that all straps are free so
they don’t obstruct the transfer.
• To inate the Swi once the paent is in posion,
turn on the Airo Duo, connect the hose to the
valve on the Swi and ensure a good connecon.
Once connected, the hose does not need to be
held in place during use. Always leave the hose
connected for the duraon of the transfer to
ensure constant air ow.
• WARNING: Ensure the Swi is fully inated
before beginning the transfer.
• Once the Swi is fully inated, the safety straps
can be ghtened around paent.
• The Swi can be operated with a minimum of 2
carers, one on each side of the paent. (g.9)
• Use of a paent transfer board should be
considered based on an individual risk
assessment.
• To perform the slide, the Swi should be slowly
pushed across the surfaces in a controlled
manner unl the paent is halfway across, and
then pulled slowly the remainder of the distance
by the receiving carer(s). The receiving carer
should stand against the bed so that the Swi
cannot travel too far across and overhang the
bed.
• Once the transfer has been performed, always
ensure that the Swi is aligned centrally over the
receiving surface and is not overhanging.
• In situaons where the bed/surfaces are wide
and the carers would have to lean over to
transfer the paent, addional carers can assist
from the head and foot end of the bed.
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