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Liko™ OriginalSling • 7EN160165 Rev. 10
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The Patient does not Sit Well in the Sling – Why is This?
The lower edge of the sling is at the same level
as the coccyx. The leg supports are properly
positioned under the legs.
RIGHT!
A. Risk of sliding out.
The buttocks hang down. The sling may be
too large. It can also be due to the fact that the sling has not
been pulled down the patient’s back sufficiently.
Before lifting, check that the lower edge is stretched
and that the fabric reaches properly around the legs.
B. A sling that is too small
can cause the leg supports
to cut into the groin, causing discomfort and the sling
bar to be too close to the face and/or the back to get insufficient
support.
WRONG!
A.
B.
Shortening Position
In certain cases, it can be advantageous to shorten the leg support loop for the patient to sit well in the sling. The shortening
position can be used temporarily in order to test for the right length, but extended use may damage the bartacks. If you want
to shorten the leg support loop for long-term use however, we recommend that you tie a knot in the loop to shorten it about
10 cm (4 in). In this case, it is the outer leg support loop which should be connected to the sling bar.
Different Ways of Connecting Leg Supports
Crossed-over leg supports.
The most common way of applying the
sling. One leg support loop is passed
through the other before the loops are
connected to the sling bar.
Overlapped under both thighs.
This can be appropriate, for example
when lifting a patient with amputated
legs.
Tip:
In order to avoid the patient’s
sitting posture being too reclined,
Extension Loops can be attached to the
leg support loops.
Each leg support connected separa-
tely to the sling bar.
This can be appropriate when lifting
patients with particularly sensitive
genitals.
Increased risk of sliding out.
Fitting Advice
Before a connection alternative is chosen, an individual assessment should be performed to anticipate possible risks.
