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Comfort, Comfort Toileting and Comfort Standard
Thank you for purchasing an Invacare®sling.
The following user guide must be read and adhered to, or the warranty may be void.
Please check your sling on delivery – if the sling is not in perfect condition, please contact your
supplier.
The Invacare®Comfort, Comfort Toileting and Comfort Standard sling provides maximum
support and must be applied in a lying position. Comfort Standard are for those that have
headcontrol. It is particularly suitable for either unilateral or bilateral amputees as the whole
body is supported during the transfer. Similarly, clients who experience "joint pain" often
benefit from the use of a Comfort sling.
Sling application – Lying in bed or on floor
Roll the sling to mid-way and roll the client to one side to position the rolled up sling under
the lifted side. Picture 1.
Note: Ensure the centre of the sling (green mark) is placed centrally along the spine.
Roll the client to the other side, unroll the sling and roll the client back into position on the
sling. Picture 2.
Attach the loops. Picture 3.
If the bed has an adjustable backrest it is more comfortable to elevate the backrest before
beginning the lift. Picture 4.
Attach loops to the spreader bar or lifting strap
Attach the loops to the spreader bar or lifting straps. Attach the shoulder- and head loops
before the leg loops. The sling can be used at spreader bars with 2 or 4 attachment points.
Please note, that for security and comfort reasons, the size (width) of the spreader bar must
correspond with the size of the sling. Invacare recommend that a professional, prior to issuing
lifting equipment, always carry out a risk assessment. If you are in doubt about the use of
Invacare's slings with other manufacturer's equipment, contact Invacare®or you supplier for
advice.
The position of the client in the sling can be adjusted by using the different adjustment straps.
Shorter loops at the shoulders (the blue straps) and longer at the legs (grey) produces a more
vertical lift, which will assist with positioning into a chair or wheelchair. By lowering the loops
at the shoulders (grey loops) and/or shorten the loops at the legs (blue loops), a more reclined
position can be achieved, which is more suitable for a chair to bed transfer.
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