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Carefully turn the patient onto the side and place
the sling’s edge under the patient with the lower
edge
level with the coccyx.
Fold the sling so that
its centre back strap corresponds to the patient’s spine
when the patient is turned back again gently.
Carefully pull the sling out from the other side.
Lifting from the floor with Liko’s mobile lift Golvo is described below. The same technique is suitable also for lifting
with Liko’s other mobile and stationary lifts. Read the Instruction Guide for the lift being used.
Check that the sling lies symmetrically under
the patient; adjust the position if necessary.
Insert the leg supports under the legs.
Lifting from the Floor
Lifting to the Floor
When lifting to the floor, the wheels of the lift should not be locked. When the patient touches the floor, the lift
should be pulled backwards to give space for the head.
Tip:
If lifting is to a thinner gym mat, the lift can be pushed
in under this mat, so that the mat acts as a soft protection between the lift and the patient. If the sling is to be
removed, see ”Removing the Sling when the Patient is Lying in Bed”, page 6.
Lift the patient from the floor. The patient can
be rotated slightly to avoid the head’s getting
too close to the mast.
Smooth out the leg supports under the patient’s legs.
First connect the upper strap loops to the sling bar,
then the leg support loops. Keep the leg supports
away from the groin to prevent discomfort to
the patient. This is facilitated if the patient bends
the legs.
The mobile lift should be locked when lifting
with the patient’s head against the lift.
