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Liko™ Original HighBack Sling • 7EN161112 Rev 5
Lifting to a Sitting Position
When placing a patient in a wheelchair, it is important that the patient gets far enough back in the chair to sit well. This
can be accomplished in several ways.
Tip:
Check that all suspension loops have the same length,
i.e., are at an equal height when they are stretched prior to
lifting. Adjust the position of the sling if they are not at an
equal height.
When placing a patient in a wheelchair:
Lean the
chair backwards during the lowering of the patient.
Let the buttocks slide down the backrest during the
last part. Control the angle of the wheelchair with
your foot on the tipping support.
Alternative:
Apply slight pressure under the patient’s knees
during the lowering sequence, so that the buttocks are
guided towards the backrest of the chair. If the sling has
handles, these can be used to guide.
Do not use the handles to lift! Excessive force on the
handles can cause the sling to tear.
Carefully remove the leg support. The gentlest way
of doing this is by pulling out the leg support loops
under the fabric part of the leg support.
Remove the sling by carefully pulling the leg support up.
We recommend removing the sling after the transfer. If for some reason it is preferable to leave the sling
in the chair, we recommend using a sling made of net polyester.
Removing the Sling in a Chair/Wheelchair
First connect the upper strap loops to the sling bar hooks,
then the leg support loops. See page 5-6 for instructions on
how to attach the sling loops to different sling bars. Lift the
patient.
