Hoyer
®
Ascend
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Standing Sling
Place the sling down behind patient’s back between base of shoulder blades and bottom of rib
cage. Attach the support straps around the front of the patient. This strap need not be tight. It is
there to hold the sling in position whilst attaching the sling to the Standaid. It may be left off
altogether if preferred. Ensure that the patient’s arms are outside the sling.
NOTE: For detailed fitting instructions, please refer to the user guide supplied with each
sling.
WARNING
Joerns Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before
use for signs of fraying or damage. DO NOT use slings that are worn or damaged.
WARNING
HOYER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER PARTS. Hoyer slings and lifters
are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other
manufacturer’s products on Hoyer products is potentially unsafe and could result in
serious injury to patient and/or caregiver.
WARNING
Refer to maximum weight capacity of lift. Sling capacity is limited by the maximum
capacity of the lift.
5. Lifting with the Hoyer Ascend
Position Standaid so that the patient’s feet fit in the foot tray and knees rest against the knee
pad. Initially attach the longer loops of the sling to the grey hooks at the end of the Standaid
hand grips. The patient’s hands should be placed on the handgrips. (Once the patient is used to
the lift the shorter loops may be used to achieve a more upright position). Then push UP button
on handcontrol to raise the patient to the standing position.
Attachment Loop Straps
Chest Support
