| Adjust the handles above the breasts, keeping handles as parallel as possible, one hand width apart. |
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| Keep chest strap at a slight upward angle from back to front. Retention strap will give side support to breasts. |
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If handles are found to be too low, have patient lean forward from the back of bed and pull down on the back of chest strap while lifting handles upward until strap is flat against the back and handles are above the breasts.
If patient complains of chest strap binding under armpits, loosen the shoulder straps and lower chest strap further down the back keeping handles above the breasts. |
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| Handles are flared out, too low, not hand width apart. |
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| Chest strap around breasts. |
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| Not flat against back |
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