Before lifting the patient, make
sure that the bottom edge of the
standing sling is positioned on the
lower back of the patient and the
patient's arms are outside the
standing sling. Check that the
sling is properly connected to the
attachment points prior to lifting a
patient. When the patient is elevated
a few inches off the stationary
surface and before moving the
patient, check again to make sure
that all sling attachments are
secure. If any attachments are not
properly in place, lower the
patient back onto the stationary
surface to secure the attachment.
Determine the best attachment point for the standing sling on each lift
arm. Use the chart on page 32 as a guideline to determine attachment
point. Always use the color coded strap on the standing sling closest to
the patient while still maintaining patient stability and comfort. Make
sure the color coded strap sits flush against the attachment knob.
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Attach Transport Standing Sling
Make sure the color coded strap sits flush against the attachment knob.
Loop the hanging strap on both end of the buttock strap on to the transport
attachment in the middle of the lift arm.
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Once it is in the proper place, have the user lean back into the standing
sling so the weight is centered on their back. This allows the sling to pull
them up without having it slide up and put the weight and strain on the
user's underarms.
Before lifting the patient, make sure that
the bottom edge of the standing sling is
positioned on the lower back of the
patient and the patient's arms are outside
the standing sling. Check that the sling is
properly connected to the attachment
points prior to lifting a patient. When the
patient is elevated a few inches off the
stationary surface and before moving the
patient, check again to make sure that all
sling attachments are secure. If any
attachments are not properly in place,
lower the patient back onto the stationary
surface to secure the attachment.
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Attach Buttock Strap
