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3.2.3
Applying a toileting sling
Fit the toilet sling in the same way as the standard sling, but with
the following points of attention:
•
Insert the user’s arms through the loops on the main side
of the sling with the round pads under the armpits
(marked in the illustration).
•
Bring the leg slips along the outside of their legs, then
under their legs and both slips up again on the inside.
•
Now place the clips (loops) on the cradle/spreader bar of
the Wendy.
Toilet slings can only be used safely by those with sufficient
shoulder function and trunk stability. A toilet sling is not for long-
term use and therefore not suitable as a general sling.
3.3
Hoisting with the Tilly
Before hoisting, place the cradle
in the position in which the user
is to be lifted.
•
Drive the hoist with
care.
•
If necessary, widen the
frame with the help of
the leg adjustment so
that the lift can be
placed closer to a chair
or bed.
•
Pay attention! Drive
carefully when nearing objects or users!
Attach the sling to the cradle.
•
Ensure that the user is facing the cradle.
•
Attach the two clips from the main side of the sling to the
attachment points of the main side of the cradle.
•
Then attach the two clips from the leg side of the sling to
the fixing points of the leg side of the cradle. Ensure that
the bands of the clips are straight; the sling must not be
turned.
When using a two-point spreader bar, the leg slips of the loop sling
must be applied across one another. Left slip on right spreader
hook and right slip on left spreader hook.
•
Check the position of the person's arms. With standard
slings, place the user’s arms inside the sling, e.g. resting
on their lap.
•
For toilet slings, the user's arms must be kept outside the
sling.
•
Take the hand control and stand as close as possible to
the user. Move the hoist up a little so that there is
tension on all clips.
•
Check all fixing points again.
•
Tell the user that hoisting will begin.
•
Lift the user up.
3.3.1
Hoisting to the toilet
•
Before putting the user on the toilet, lower the user’s
trousers/garments down to the kneecap, and do not
lower them until the user has been put fully on the toilet.
•
Disconnect the toilet sling from the fixing points of the
cradle during toileting.
•
After the toilet visit, bring their clothing back up over the
knees, lift them and then put the clothing back on
completely.
Arm opening
Leg slips
Main Side
Leg Side
