Sling application — Lying in bed or floor
If the client is able to sit up from the bed or floor,
this will ease the application.
1. Lean the client forward ensuring that they are well
supported to reduce risk of falling and to promote
feelings of security.
2. Slide sling down behind the back of the client in a
central position with the aperture apex aligned with the
base of the spine.
3. Sit the client back against the sling. Figure 3.
Alternatively, if the client does not have sufficient
trunk control, roll the sling to mid-way point and
roll the client to one side to position the rolled
up sling under the lifted side. Ensure the center
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. Figure 4.
4. One at a time, bend the knees, lift the legs and apply
the sling under the legs.
Application of the legs straps
Crossed legs straps
For maximum security, cross the legs straps or use the
modesty strap. This will reduce the risk of forward pitching
and also maintain a better alignment of the hips and lower
limbs. Figure 5.
Looping the leg sections together
If the client is an amputee or feels this is more comfortable,
each individual leg strap can be placed under both legs.
Ensure that the client is not prone to spasm and there has
been a risk assessment completed to address the possibility
of forward pitching. Figure 6.
Uncrossed leg straps
Apply each leg support under each leg, but do not cross
the straps. This can be recommended when the client has
abdominal sensitivity or requires intimate hygiene. Figure 7.
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Attach loops to the spreader bar or lifting strap
WARNING!
– Use only CE marked spreader bars and hoists,
preferably with a rated Safe Working Load equal
to or higher than that of the sling. If the SWL
is lower than that of the sling, the SWL of the
spreader bar or hoist is applicable.
– Always check that all the straps are properly
attached to the spreader bar or lifting strap
before attempting to lift the client.
1. Attach the loops to the spreader bar or lifting straps of
the lifting equipment.
Attach the shoulder- and head loops before the
leg hoops.
The sling can be used with spreader bars with 2
attachment points.
For security and comfort reasons, the size (width)
of the spreader bar must correspond with the
size of the sling.
The position of the client in the sling can be
adjusted by using the different adjustment
straps. Shorter loops at the shoulders will
produce a more vertical lift, which will assist
with positioning into a chair or wheelchair. By
lowering the loops at the shoulders, a more
reclined position can be achieved which is more
suitable for a chair to bed transfer.
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I denne vejledning anvendes specielle ord til
markering af faresituationer eller uhensigtsmæssig
anvendelse, som kan medføre person- eller
tingskader. Se oplysningerne nedenfor for at få en
definition af termerne.
"Advarsel" angiver en potentielt farlig situation,
som, hvis den ikke undgås, kan resultere i dødsfald
eller alvorlig personskade.
"Forsigtig" angiver en potentielt farlig situation,
som, hvis den ikke undgås, kan resultere i tingskade
og/eller mindre personskade.
Giver nyttige tips, anbefalinger og oplysninger, der
sikrer en effektiv, problemfri anvendelse.
VIGTIGT Angiver en potentielt farlig situation, som,
hvis den ikke undgås, kan resultere i beskadigelse
af ejendom.
Dette produkt overholder EU-direktivet 93/42/EØF
om medicinsk udstyr.
Lanceringsdatoen for dette produkt fremgår af
CE-overensstemmelseserklæringen.
Safe Working Load
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Vask ikke ved mere end 95°
Fjern benstøttens polstringsskum før vask.
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