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Liko™ Original HighBack Sling • 7EN161112 Rev 5
Lifting to the Bed
We recommend removing the sling after transfer. If for some reason it is preferable to leave the sling
in the bed after transfer, we recommend using a sling made of net polyester.
Remember your own work posture and the patient’s comfort. Use the bed’s functions for raising and lowering. Good work
posture is obtained when the mattress is level with the caregiver’s knuckles when the arms are held completely down.
Depending on the burden on the caregiver, an evaluation of how many caregivers are needed for the operation must be made
on a case to case basis.
Removing the Sling when the Patient is Lying in Bed
Position the patient above the bed. Raise the head end of
the bed for the patient’s comfort. Lower the patient onto
the bed. Lower the head end.
Place the leg support loops under the leg supports between
the patient’s legs.
Grasp the edge of the sling. Push in the sling under itself.
Press the sling against the mattress and in under the
patient.
Carefully turn the patient onto the side. Grasp the sling
from below and remove it carefully.
Removing the Sling when the Patient is Sitting in Bed
Position the patient above the bed.
Raise the head end of the bed for the
patient’s comfort. Lower the patient
onto the bed.
Remove the leg supports by pulling
out the leg support loops under the
fabric part of the leg support.
Tip:
This
is facilitated if thepatient’s legs are
bent.
Remove the sling by pulling one of the
leg supports behind the sling and over
to the opposite side.
