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The Patient does not Sit Well in the Sling – Why is This?
The lower edge of the sling is at the same
level as the coccyx. The leg supports are
properly positioned under the legs.
RIGHT!
A. Risk of sliding out.
The buttocks hang down. The sling may
be too large. It can also be due to the fact that the sling has
not been pulled down the patient’s back sufficiently.
Before lifting, check that the lower edge is stretched and
that the fabric reaches properly around the legs.
B. A sling that is too small
can cause the leg supports
to cut into the groin, causing discomfort and the sling bar
to be too close to the face and/or the back to get
insufficient support.
WRONG!
A.
B.
Shortening Position
In certain cases, it can be advantageous to shorten the leg support loop for the patient to sit well in the Soft Original
HighBack Sling. The shortening position can be used temporarily in order to test for the right length, but extended
use may damage the bartacks. If you want to shorten the leg support loop for long-term use however, we recommend
that you tie a knot in the loop to shorten it about 10 cm (4 in). In this case, it is the outer leg support loop which
should be connected to the sling bar.
