WARNING!
Using the Sling
– Use the sling that is recommended by a Healthcare
Professional for the comfort and safety of the
individual that is being lifted.
– Individuals that use the stand assist sling MUST be
able to support the majority of their own weight,
otherwise injury may occur.
– Bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings are unsafe
and their use could result in injury or damage. Discard
any sling that meets these criteria IMMEDIATELY.
– DO NOT alter slings.
– Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the
sling is removed and replaced, to ensure that it is
properly attached before the patient is removed from
a stationary object (bed, chair or commode).
– If the patient is in a wheelchair, activate the wheelchair
brakes to prevent the chair from moving forwards
or backwards.
– Consideration should be taken that prevents exposure
to danger to the person being lifted, and that the
person can be freed without injury.
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WARNING!
Stand Assist Sling
– DO NOT use the stand assist sling in combination
with the patient lift as a transport device. It is intended
to transfer an individual from one resting surface to
another (such as a bed to a wheelchair).
– Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge
of the stand assist sling is positioned on the lower
back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside
the stand assist sling. The belt MUST be snug, but
comfortable on the patient, otherwise the patient can
slide out of the sling during transfer possibly causing
injury.
– The belt MUST be snug, but comfortable on the
patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of the sling
during transfer, possibly causing injury.
Transfer Stand Assist Sling
– Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge
of the transfer sling is at the base of the spine and the
patient's arms are outside the transfer sling.
– DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position
while using the transfer sling, otherwise injury may
occur.
Refer to the patient sling brochure for more information.
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