Intended Use - human care Basic sling Net Manuel De L'utilisateur

Intended use

Lifting the patient from a lying position
1. Lay the patient on his/her side.
Position the sling so that the centre
of the sling lines up with the patient's
spine. Take note of the marking on
the sling (outside up). The bottom
part of the sling must be directly
under the patient's coccyx.
Roll the patient over onto his/her
other side and pull the sling through.
Lay the patient on his/her back. If the
bed is height-adjustable, it is a good
idea to raise the head of the bed so
that the patient is in a semi-sitting
position.
Sit sling and bath sling alternative:
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.
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- or four-point suspension.
In these cases 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
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- or four-point suspension.
In these cases 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 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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