8
Standing Sling
Position the sling around the patient’s back so that it
lies 50mm (2 inches) or so, horizontally above the
patient’s waistline, with the patient’s arms outside
the sling. Ensure the support strap, (if fitted), is
separated, brought loosely around the body, and is
not twisted or trapped behind the patient’s back.
Fasten the support strap, (if fitted), securely. The
strap should be tight, but comfortable for the patient.
(See fig. 12).
Note: The support strap will assist in
supporting the patient in the sling during the
lifting procedure.
Bring the Sara 2000 carefully up to the patient,
placing the patient’s feet on the footrest, continuing
forward until the kneepad is just in contact with the
patient’s knees and upper shin. Put on the brakes.
(See fig. 13).
Lower the support arms carefully, using the control
handset, until the sling attachment lugs on the
support arms are close enough to connect up to one
of the sling attachment clips. (See
fig. 14).
Next, select the appropriate clip on the opposite end
of the sling and connect up.
Note: Clip selection is at the discretion of the
attendant and should be relative to the size of
the patient.
The patient should be supported, but not
pulled forward too much.
Ensure the sling clips are pulled well down
onto the attachment lugs and secure, before
attempting to lift the patient.
If possible, the patient should now hold
onto the grab handles with one or both hands. (See
fig. 15).
P.
10
67
a
Support strap - if fitted
Fig. 12
P.
10
64
a
Fig. 13
P.
1063
d
Fig. 14
P.
10
63
c
Fig.15
D
Using your Sara 2000 - continued
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