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Pull up the pants as far as
possible.
If needed, place an incontinence
pad inside the pants before they are
pulled into place over the buttocks.
Perform the transfer and lower the
patient into the wheelchair.
Place the Hygiene Sling on the
patient according to the instructions
on page 5. First connect the upper
strap loops to the slingbar, then the
leg support loops.
Lift the patient.
If needed, place an incontinence
pad inside the crossed leg
supports.
Pull the pants up around the
buttocks and sling when the patient
has been raised and is still sitting
in the Hygiene Sling.
Lower the patient into the wheel
-
chair.
Carefully work the leg supports
out of the pants and remove the
Hygiene Sling.
Returning from toilet to wheelchair
Following are two descriptions of how to put the clothes back on after a concluded toilet visit.
The option you choose depends on the clothing and the physical state of the patient.
Alternative 1:
Leg supports outside the pants. This is suitable for inelastic pants.
Alternativ 2:
Leg supports first – pants outside. This method is suitable for elastic pants.
Place the leg supports under the
legs but outside the pants.
Arms on the outside!
First connect the upper strap loops
to the slingbar, then the leg support
loops. Lift the patient.
