Liko UniversalSling • 7EN160174-04
Carefully remove the leg supports.
The gentlest way of doing this is by pulling out
the leg support loops under the fabric part.
Remove the sling by carefully pulling it up.
We recommend removing the sling after the transfer. If for some reason it is preferable to leave the sling in the chair,
we recommend using a sling made of net polyester.
Removing the Sling in a Chair/Wheelchair
Lifting from the Bed
We recommend applying the sling when the patient is lying horizontally, as this is the easiest procedure. In some cases,
e.g., if the patient cannot lie horizontally, the sling can be applied with the patient sitting up in bed (see
Alternative
method of applying the sling
below)
.
For lifting from a supine position without the possibility of raising the head end of the bed, we recommend Liko Soft
Original HighBack Sling Mod. 26, or alternatively Liko Original HighBack Sling Mod. 20, 21, which all provide support
for the head.
Think about your own work posture as well as the comfort of the patient. Use the bed’s raising and lowering functions.
Turn the patient toward you to
prevent him or her from falling out
of the bed. Insert the sling’s edge
under the patient with the lower
edge level with the coccyx. Fold
the sling so that its centre back
strap corresponds to the patient’s
spine when the patient is turned
back again gently. Carefully pull
the sling out from the other side.
Raise the head end of the bed. First
connect the upper strap loops to the
sling bar, then the leg support loops.
Lift.
Insert the leg supports under each
leg. This is best done by pressing
the leg support down against the
mattress while inserting it under
the thigh.
Make sure the fabric lies flat and
that it reaches properly around
the leg. The leg supports can be
connected in different ways, see
page 7.
Alternative method of applying the sling:
Raise the head end of the bed behind the patient. Lay the sling
on the bed with the product label facing down towards the mattress. Slide the sling down behind the patient’s
back so that the lower edge
is in level with the coccyx. Tip!
The application is facilitated if the patient leans/
is leaned forward.
