Hoyer
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Slings
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18.
Hook the 9th link of the chain (painted red) into the end of the swivel bar. Check to see that links
are hooked all the way into the swivel bar. Posture of patient can be changed by varying the
link hooked into the swivel bar. It is important that the section of chain from the swivel bar to the
patients back be SHORTER than the section between swivel bar and thigh of patient.
19.
Patient’s arm may be outside of sling, if desired.
20. STEPS 20-24 FOR SLINGS WITH WEB STRAPS ONLY.
S-Hook of the shortest straps of the
web straps are hooked into the holes of the back. Make sure S-Hooks are hooked all the way
into the holes. Hooks should be inserted AWAY from the patient and to the outside of the sling.
Hole to use varies for each individual. Practice to see which is more comfortable.
21.
Hook the center strap into the top hole of the seat and the last strap into the hole of the seat.
Make sure S-hooks are hooked all the way into the holes. Hooks should be inserted AWAY from
the patient to the outside of the sling.
22.
Move the lifter so open end of U-base or end of C-base is under side of bed.
23.
Hook the D-rings of the webs straps into the swivel bar hooks.
24.
Check to see that lower edge of seat is still close to knees and S-hooks are still properly
positioned.
25.
Pump hydraulic jack handle. Partially lift the patient; check S-hooks and swivel bar for proper
hook up. Continue pumping. Steering handle may be held to steady the pumping.
26.
Raise patient until buttocks are just clear of the bed. Swing patient’s feet off bed and turn patient
to face mast. Grasp steering handles and move patient away from bed. Lower patient as soon as
he is clear of bed to keep center of gravity low. Position patient over chair or commode. You may
have to raise him from the lower position. U-base or C-base fits around chair. Wheelchair may be
brought and positioned under patient. Lock wheelchair locks prior to lowering patient into chair.
27a.
If the jack has a pin release, press handle SLOWLY towards pump body. Lower patient slowly.
Guide his decent. Push gently on his knees as he is being lowered so correct sitting position will
result. After reaching seat, press handle against pin and press down on boom.
27b.
If the jack has to turn know release, lower patient by turning the release knob gently to the left.
Guides his decent. Push gently on his knees as he is being lowered so correct sitting position will
result. After reaching seat, open release knob a turn and press down on boom.
28.
Detach web straps/chains from swivel bar and move lifter away. Then remove web straps/chains
from sling. Patient may remain on sling or sling may be removed in reverse of above.
TO RETURN PATIENT TO BED:
1.
Same procedure in reverse. Check to see that S-hooks are properly positioned in sling. Make
sure S-hooks are not caught on chair arms as patient is being lifted.
2.
Center patient over bed and lower gently.
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