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Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle
5.4 Final Checks Prior to Lifting
1. Ensure the patient is securely placed and fitted in
to the KED Pro (refer to the KED Pro user man-
ual). It is important to ensure that the leg straps
and chest straps on the KED Pro are securely
fastened and in posistion prior to attempting any
lifting operations.
2. Once the lifting bridle is securely fastened, as
described, to the KED Pro connect the lifting ring
to the retrieval system that will be used for the
operation. Refer to your local retrieval guidelines
and operational procedures.
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Figure 12
3. Ensure all lifting straps are securely fastened and
the load is equally shared between all three straps.
Each lifting strap must be taut. It is very important
that there is no slack or looseness in the straps
(Figure 12). Refer to Section 4-2 Shortening the
Strap
4. Double check the entire retrieval system and
commence the operation as per your local retrieval
and operational guidelines.
Retrieval
system lifting
point
Ensure
straps are
taut
Using the Bridle
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