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Liko™ Original HighBack Sling • 7EN161112 Rev 5
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Place the sling behind the patient’s back with the product
label outwards. Fold up the lower edge of the sling around
your finger tips to facilitate guiding the sling into place.
Two caregivers should be used to place the sling in accordance with ergonomic principles. The patient is usually tilted
forward during the application, and it is then important that a caregiver stand in front of the patient to prevent him/her
from falling forwards.
Lifting from a Sitting Position
Using the palm of your hand, push the lower edge of the
sling down to the level of the patient’s coccyx -
this is very
important
.
Tip:
Correct positioning is facilitated if the
patient leans/is leaned forward slightly.
Pull the sling’s leg supports forward along the outside of the
patient’s thighs. Place the palm of your hand between the
patient’s body and the sling and push the leg support’s lower
edge down towards the seat. Simultaneously, pull the leg
support forward with the other hand to stretch it.
Pull the leg supports forward to smooth out any creases in
the back. Check that both leg supports protrude the same
distance.
Tip:
A gentle hold under the knee-cap makes it
easier to pull the leg supports forward.
Prepare the connection of the leg supports. The most
common way of applying the sling is with crossed
leg supports. For alternative methods, see page
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Insert one leg support under each thigh. Make sure the fabric
lies flat and that it reaches properly around the leg.
Tip:
The
application of the leg supports is facilitated if the patient’s
legs are slightly raised from the seat. This can be achieved by
placing the patient’s feet on the foot-rests or on your own leg,
as illustrated.
