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Lifting Procedures
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Carer should be fully conversant and trained in the use of lifter and sling. This will decrease patient
apprehension and increase their co-operation and overall safety of the lifting process.
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Where possible always pull the lifter for maximum safety and comfort.
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Move the hoist slowly to avoid patient swing whilst standing.
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The hoist should not be used on ramps with incline greater than 5 deg.
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Never leave a patient in a sling unattended.
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Ensure brakes of the chair, bed, trolley that the patient is being lifted from are locked.
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The braking castors on the lifter should be off. This allows the lifter to create its own centre of gravity
(C.G,) over the weight of the patient. N,B. This action may result in the lifter moving slightly during
the initial phase of the lift.
General Lifting Procedure
The information supplied below is not intended to be construed as a training
manual but as a general guide to lifting procedure only.
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Fit sling to patient (REFER TO SLING INSTRUCTION FOR USE).
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Manoeuvre the hoist around the patient, adjusting the legs to fi t around chair , wheel chair etc. If
lifting from a bed ensure under bed clearance is suffi cient to manoeuvre legs under the bed.
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Lower the spreader bar suffi ciently to allow fi tting of sling attachment loops onto the spreader bar
hooks. Ensure spreader bar does not come in contact with patients face or body.
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If using the Unicare Health Pivot Frame, lower the Pivot Frame suffi ciently to allow attachment of
the keyhole buckles onto the Pivot Frame studs.
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Use the handset to raise the hoist boom enough to take up the patients weight. At this point stop the
lift .Check all sling attachments are secure and that the sling is positioned correctly. Check patient
comfort .Lower and realign sling if necessary.
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Continue to lift until patient is clear of chair, bed etc. ensuring that during the course of the lift the
patient is clear of any obstructions.
