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8. SLING COMPATIBILITY
AIDACARE has a range of ASPIRE slings designed for use with the ASPIRE lifters.
This lifter may also be suitable for use with other brands of slings provided that the
design is compatible with a hook yoke/spreader bar design. To confirm if a sling is
compatible with any of the ASPIRE range of lifters, contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120.
Deluxe General Purpose
Deluxe General Purpose with
Head Support
Mesh General Purpose
Mesh General Purpose with
Head Support
Deluxe Hammock Slings
(Mesh & Super Soft Fabric Available)
Deluxe Padded Standing
Deluxe Access/Hygiene
Deluxe Access/Hygiene with
Head Support
1. Patient Sling Positioning
After rolling the patient on their side, position the
sling along the full length of the back and head (if a
head support model is being used).
The patient should be rolled into a supine position
so that the sling can be retrieved and pulled out so
that the patient is positioned centrally
(see image).
2. Attaching the sling to the yoke
The lifter should be positioned with the legs open to
full width to ensure maximum area for the patient to
be lifted.
One leg should be positioned adjacent to the patient’s
head and the other underneath the knees of the
patient once their legs have been raised (as shown
in the middle image on this page). The rear castors
should be locked.
It is important to continually communicate with a
patient during floor lifts as they may often be in shock
or disoriented and need reassurance.
3. Lifting the patient
When carrying out a floor lift, the castors should be
locked throughout the lifting procedure. As you begin
your lift and the loops pull tight, check that the patient
is still in a comfortable position and that the head
support (if present) is providing correct support.
If the patient sling position remains correct, the lift
can be commenced. Lift the patient only to a height
needed to successfully transfer to the desired support
surface.
Always try to position the two support surfaces that
the lift is taking place between as close together as
possible to avoid moving the patient over distances in
the sling.
FLOOR
Generally, a floor lift is only required in the event of a fall or emergency. Therefore it is
important that a medical professional has assessed the patient and given the all clear for a
lift to be carried out.
