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Product Description

This instruction for use is valid for Liko HygieneSling with 

SafetyBelt but in the following text we will only use the name 

Liko HygieneSling. 
Liko HygieneSling has been designed to facilitate dressing and 

undressing in connection with lifts to and from the lavatory. 

Caregivers often experience such lifting operations as heavy 

and difficult. With HygieneSling, dressing and undressing can 

be done during the actual lifting operation, thanks to the large 

opening around the seat of the sling. 
Experience  has  shown  that  HygieneSling  also  works  for 

patients wearing long trousers or skirts and tights (pantyhose). 
Liko HygieneSling is easy to apply, even if space around the 

wheelchair is very limited. 
Liko HygieneSling is often the most appropriate alternative 

for patients with a certain degree of stiffness. 

HygieneSling is

 

made of green polyester and the leg supports 

are reinforced and padded with a curduroy fabric. 
The patient should have relatively good torso and head 

stability  to  be  able  to  sit  comfortably  and  securely  in 

HygieneSling.  For  patients  with  poor  muscle  tone,  it  is 

recommended a smaller size of HygieneSling or HygieneVest, 

Mod. 55. 
For patients who tend to sink down in the sling, the safety belt 

distributes pressure and provides extra support during the lift.

T

he HygieneSling can be used along with all of Liko’s overhead 

and mobile lifts. You can choose between the overhead lifts 

LikoGuard™, Likorall™, and Multirall™ or the mobile lifts 

Golvo™, Viking™, Uno™, and Liko™ M220/M230.

In this document, the person being lifted is referred to as the patient and the person helping them is referred to as the 

caregiver.

7EN160166 Rev. 11

ENGLISH 2020

Liko™ HygieneSling with SafetyBelt Mod. 45

Instructions for Use

Mod. 45

          IMPORTANT!

Lifting and transferring a patient always involves a certain level of risk. Read the instructions for use for both the patient 

lift and lifting accessories before use. It is important to completely understand the contents of the instructions for use. 

The equipment should only be used by trained personnel. Ensure that the lifting accessories are suitable for the lift used. 

Exercise care and caution during use. As a caregiver, you are always responsible for the patient’s safety. You must be aware 

of the patient’s ability to make it through the lifting situation. If something is unclear, contact the manufacturer or supplier. 

Summary of Contents for Liko HygieneSling with SafetyBelt 45

Page 1: ...uscle tone it is recommended a smaller size of HygieneSling or HygieneVest Mod 55 For patients who tend to sink down in the sling the safety belt distributespressureandprovidesextrasupportduringthelift The HygieneSling can be used along with all of Liko s overhead and mobile lifts You can choose between the overhead lifts LikoGuard Likorall and Multirall or the mobile lifts Golvo Viking Uno and Li...

Page 2: ...g to a Sling Bar with 4 Hooks Twin Bars 7 Lifting from Wheelchair to Toilet 8 Return from Toilet to Wheelchair 9 Advice for Trial Fitting 10 Different Ways of Connecting Leg Supports 10 Shortening Position 11 Description of SafetyBelt 11 Adapt the Length of the Strap to the Patient s Girth 12 Alternative Slings for Lifting to and from the Toilet 12 Overview Liko HygieneSling Mod 45 13 Recommended ...

Page 3: ...ial Number Medical device Do not dry clean Do not iron Tumble drying Do not tumble dry Washing Symbol is always in combination with recommended temperature in C and F Latex Free Periodic inspection Do not bleach Line drying in shade Facing Out Direction upwards and symbol on outside of equipment Facing Out Symbol on outside of equipment 01 0100887761997127 11 YYMMDD 21 012345678910 GS1 Data Matrix...

Page 4: ...d during a lifting situation Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair bed gurney etc are locked during the lifting transfer operation Always work ergonomically Use the patient s ability to actively participate in the operations When the sling is not being used do not place in direct sun light It is recommended to remove the sling after the transfer Incorrect attachment of sling to sling bar may...

Page 5: ...ed more often than normal For protocols please contact your Hill Rom representative Expected Life Time The product has an expected life time of 1 5 years during normal use Expected life time varies depending on the fabric use frequency washing procedure and weight carried Recycling Instructions The entire sling including laths padding material etc should be sorted as Combustible waste Hill Rom eva...

Page 6: ...6 www hillrom com 7EN160166 Rev 11 2020 Sling bar Sling loops to sling bar hooks Correct SlingGuard Universal SlingGuard Twin Universal Twin How to Attach a Sling to Different Sling Bars Wrong ...

Page 7: ...7 www hillrom com 7EN160166 Rev 11 2020 How to Attach a HygieneSling to a Sling Bar with 4 Hooks Twin Bars Upper strap loops Leg support loops Loop strap 1 2 3 C C B B A A B A C B A B A C C ...

Page 8: ...t loops See page 6 7 for instructions on how to attach the sling loops to different sling bars Place HygieneSling behind the patient with the product label facing out about halfway down the back The soft padded upper edge should be just under the armpits Lift the patient Pull the patient s pants down as far as possible Lower to the toilet Move the leg supports aside and lower the patient s pants e...

Page 9: ...patient is still sitting in HygieneSling Lower to the chair Disconnect the sling from the sling bar Carefully work the leg supports out of the trousers and remove HygieneSling Return from Toilet to Wheelchair Below we describe two ways of dressing the patient after the visit to the toilet is concluded The most appropriate alternative depends on the patient s physical condition and clothing Alterna...

Page 10: ... HygieneSling size For users with high muscle tone the opposite applies They sit better in a larger HygieneSling provided that the back support is placed high enough and the leg supports are close enough to the bends in the knees 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 Befor...

Page 11: ...tely The degree of tension applied by the loop straps around the upper body depends on which of these loops is hooked to the sling bar By test lifting with different loops at the same time as HygieneSling s upper strap loops are used you can determine which position gives the right tension An inner loop gives more tension while an outer loop reduces the tension When correctly adjusted the loop str...

Page 12: ...can be lengthened with Liko Extension Loops In our wide selection of slings there are many models that can be used for toilet related lifting situations Please visit www hillrom com for more information Following is a sampling of possible alternative slings Liko HygieneSling with Belt Mod 41 Liko HygieneVest High Back Mod 55 Liko MasterVest Mod 60 Liko MasterVest front closure Mod 64 Alternative S...

Page 13: ... bar 450 670 or SideBars is not appropriate Explanation 1 Recommended 2 May work 3 Not advised 4 Inappropriate Recommended Combinations Combinations of accessories products other than those recommended by Liko can result in risks for the safety of the patient Other Combinations Recommended combinations with Liko HygieneSling and Liko s sling bars Mini 220 Sling bars 350 Standard 450 Sling bars 450...

Page 14: ... Copyright Liko R D AB 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Liko AB Nedre vägen 100 975 92 Luleå Sweden 46 0 920 474700 www hillrom com Liko AB is a subsidiary of Hill Rom Holdings Inc ...

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