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Sitting position - Removing the sling
1. Lower the user into sitting
position. Release lifting straps
from suspension. Remove the
leg support by folding the leg
support under the sling itself
and the users thigh and pull out.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the users
does not fall forward.
Lying position - Sling application
1. Turn the user towards you so that they are lying in a safe
position on their side. Place the sling with the bottom edge in line
with the users coccyx. Make sure the sling is placed in the centre
on the users back, and that the top of the sling is positioned to
support the users head. Fold the sling so it is possible to pull out
the folded side after turning the user over on the other side.
2. Pull the leg supports forward and position them under the
user's thighs. Use the application pocket on the leg support
for easier application. Make sure the lifting straps are the same
length on both sides and that the sling is placed under the users
thighs without any folds. Cross the leg loops by pulling one of
the loops through the other and connect all 4 lifting straps to the
suspension. Make sure the lifting straps are fastened with equal
length on right and left side. Upper straps and legstraps can be
mounted with different colour on ladder loop to make sure sling
is comfortable and safe.
Raise the user closer to a sitting
postition before lifting if possible.
2. Stand next to the chair and
ask the user to lean forward.
Support the user with one hand
if necessary. Pull the sling away
with one hand, and ask the user
to lean back in the chair.
Lying position - Removing the sling
Lower the user into lying position.
Release lifting straps from
suspension.
Turn the patient towards you so that the user is lying in a safe
position on their side. Fold the sling in the middle and position
it behind the user's back. Turn the user over on the opposite
side and pull the sling away. Support the user with one hand if
necessary.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the user
does not roll over and fall off the bed.
Recycling
Recycling instructions is available at Etac.com
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause/Action
The sling does not Wrong sling size. Try other size.
fit the user.
The sling is too small when the leg sup-
ports do not reach halfway around the
inner thigh and the suspension is too close
to the user's face. Try another size.
The sling is too small when top of sling
doesn't support the users head and the
suspension is too close to the user's face.
Try other size.
The sling is not correctly positioned.
Pull the sling further down at the back
when fitting it.
All the straps do If the sling straps lift unevenly, it means
not lift at the that the sling can slide up at the back
same time. which can lead to the user sliding down in
the opening of the sling. Make sure that
the leg supports are positioned correctly
on the thighs.
User is sliding The sling is not connected correctly
through/out of according to individual prescription.
the sling.
The user is wearing to slippery clothes.
Change or remove some of the clothing
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