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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
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this is very important
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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.
1. Serial number
2. Product label
3. Label: Periodic Inspection
4. Upper strap loop
5. Soft headsupport with laths
6. Handle
7. Belt (where applicable)
8. Center back strap / Size marking
9. Lower edge
10. Leg support
11. Shortening position
12. Leg support loop
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