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2. Pull the leg sections under both the
patient's legs so that they overlap. Make
sure that the leg sections are fitted
properly. Thread the leg section lifting
straps through the special straps on the
inside and outside of the sling. Lower the
lift to the height of the patient's stomach.
Attach the back section and leg section
lifting straps to the lift bar. Hold the lift
away from the patient's face with one
hand as you raise it above the patient's
head.
Alternative: The sling can also be used for
three-point suspension.
3. Pause in this position and check that all
the lifting straps are securely attached to
the hooks.
4. Continue lifting the patient. Make sure
that the patient's legs do not slide out. It
is a good idea to put your arm around the
patient while you are moving him/her to
create a greater sense of security.
Lifting the patient from a lying position (leg sections separate)
1. If possible, raise the patient's back
support so that the patient is in a semi-
sitting position. Move the sling down
behind the patient's back until it reaches
the coccyx. Take note of the marking on
the sling (outside up). Alternative: Lay the
patient on his/her side. Position the sling
so that the centre of the sling lines up
with the patient's spine. Roll the patient
over onto his/her other side and pull the
sling through.
2. Pull the leg sections through between the
patient's legs. Lower the lift to the height
of the patient's stomach. If required, you
can thread the left leg section through
the loop on the outside of the right leg
section. Attach the leg section lifting
straps to the leg hooks on the lift. Turn
the lift around and attach the back
section lifting straps to the lift bar. Hold
the lift away from the patient's face
with one hand as you raise it above the
patient's head.
Alternative: The sling can also be used for
two-point suspension. In this case the loop
on the right leg section is not used. Instead
the leg sections are crossed.
3. Pause in this position and check that all
the lifting straps are securely attached to
the hooks.
4. Continue lifting the patient. It may be
necessary to lower the bed slightly. Raise
the patient's legs slightly while turning
him/her away from the bed. It is a good
idea to put your arm around the patient
while you are moving him/her to create a
greater sense of security.
Lifting the patient from a sitting position (leg sections
separate)
1. Pull the sling down behind the patient's
back. Take note of the marking on the
sling (outside up). The bottom edge of the
sling must be behind the patient's coccyx.
2. Pull the leg sections through to the front.
Pull the leg sections up between the
patient's legs. Lower the lift to the height
of the patient's stomach. If required, you
can thread the left leg section through
the loop on the outside of the right leg
section. Attach the leg section lifting
straps to the leg hooks on the lift. Turn
the lift around and attach the back
section lifting straps onto the lift bar.
Hold the lift away from the patient's face
with one hand as you raise it above the
patient's head.
Alternative: The sling can also be used for
two-point suspension. In this case the loop
on the right leg section is not used. Instead
the leg sections are crossed.
3. Pause in this position and check that all
the lifting straps are securely attached to
the hooks.
Continue lifting the patient. It is a good idea
to put your arm around the patient while
you are moving him/her to create a greater
sense of security.
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