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Placing the slings – Twin Turner
Twin Turner is a butterfly-shaped
turning sling, with two lifting straps
and a Velcro fastening strap, on each
side. The fastening strap attaches to
the bed as an anchor, as the user will
turn in that direction.
The user lies on his/her back.
Fold either wide end just at the seam, in
the direction of the label. Then fold either
side in toward the middle of the sling. Fold
the remaining side in toward the middle of
the sling, overlapping the first side.
Place the folded end, label side down,
onto bed or other care surface. Place
hand, palm down on top of folded end, to
compress bed/surface and slide beneath
patient lumbar area.
Unfold sling, then attach fastening
strap to stable portion of bed frame.
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