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4. LIFTING
Note:
The lifting situation must always be planned, and it must be ensured that the user feels
secure when being lifted in the sling.
Lifting from a sitting position:
Applies to
Basic, Comfort
and
Amputee
slings:
1)
Place the sling behind the user's back with the
coloured loop by the label indicating the centre
line. The centre line must be aligned with the
user's spine.
2)
Push your hand down into the positioning
pocket and push the sling as far as possible
beneath the user's lower back.
3)
Place the sling's leg supports alongside the
user's legs and carefully feed the leg straps
underneath the legs.
Note:
Make sure you do not pull on the straps when
placeing them underneath the user's legs. It can help
the procedure to place the user's feet on a footstool
or by using a slider.
Applies to the
Basic
sling:
4)
Once both leg supports have been correctly
positioned beneath the legs, cross over the leg
straps.
5)
Attach the sling straps to the hook on the
spreader bar. See page 8 of the instructions.
6)
Now carefully lift the user, and once the straps
are straightened out the sling can be
straightened so that it is positioned correctly.
