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5. APPLY YOUR SLING
5A. Deluxe General Purpose Sling (From Sitting)
5B. Deluxe General Purpose Sling (From Lying)
1. Feed sling behind user’s
back down to base of
spine and position.
Ensure all labelling and
handles are visible on the
outside of the sling.
4. Once sling is in place,
connect the desired loops
(or clips) to the yoke. If
using loop attachments,
ensure the colours are the
same on each side.
4. Once sling is in place,
connect the desired loops
(or clips) to the yoke. If
using loop attachments,
ensure the colours are the
same on each side.
TIPS:
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To keep the user in a sitting position, choose short straps at the shoulders and long straps at the legs.
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Throughout the lift, maintain good communication and instruction with your patient.
TIPS:
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Don’t forget that you can change the height and position of the bed to make the lift easier.
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Always be aware of power cords etc. When manoeuvring the lifter under the bed.
1. Use recognised manual
handing techniques and
position the sling under
the user. Ensure all
labelling and handles
are visible on the outside
of the sling.
2. Feed each leg strap
underneath each leg,
ensuring no twists or folds
in the fabric.
5. Commence your lift,
ensuring that all loops (or
clips) remain secure on the
yoke at all times. If correctly
positioned, all straps should
take up at the same time.
5. Commence your lift,
ensuring that all loops (or
clips) remain secure
on the yoke at all times.
If correctly positioned, all
straps should take up at
the same time.
2. Feed each leg strap
underneath each leg
ensuring no twists or
folds in the fabric.
3. Bring the straps through
the yellow webbing loop
to ensure user comfort and
safety (optional).
6. When removing the sling,
ALWAYS peel it away from
the user to avoid skin
friction/shear.
6. When removing the sling,
ALWAYS peel it away from
the user to avoid skin
friction/shear.
3. Bring the straps through
the yellow webbing loop
to ensure user comfort and
safety (optional).
