Sling Application in Chair:
With sling label facing outwards glide sling down back
of patient.
Take the leg sections of the sling and place them down
each side of the patient.
Fold the sling in half with the label inside the sling. Turn
patient on their side and place folded edge of the sling
against spine area
Open sling out and lay half over the patient then roll up
the other half of the sling underneath against the spine
area. Thread leg section under the leg.
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Sling Application on Bed:
Glide each leg section under each thigh. Ensure that
the leg sections are not twisted. Connect leg straps
together by taking the right leg strap and thread
through the modesty loop.
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Roll patient onto the opposite side and pull through the
underside of the sling. Lay patient flat on their back and
position central to the sling.
