Etac Molift EvoSling Shadow Manuel D'utilisation page 7

Lowering into sitting
A
When transferring the user into sitting, the following techniques
can be used for lowering the user as far back into the seat as
possible (Use A or B):
A Push gently on the users knees knees to steer the user in
towards the backrest of the chair.
B Tilt the seat backwards.
The sling is suitable to remain under the user
after transfer. Make sure the leg supports are
placed on the side, and not folded under the
users tighs.
Sitting position - Removing the sling
1. Lower the user into sitting
position. Release lifting straps
from suspension. Remove the
leg support by folding the leg
support under the sling itself
and the users thigh and pull out.
If you pull the sling up hard, the user may fall
forwards and be injured.
B
2. Stand next to the chair and
ask the user to lean forward.
Support the user with one hand
if necessary. Pull the sling away
with one hand, and ask the user
to lean back in the chair.
Lying position - Sling application
1. Turn the user towards you so that the user is lying in a safe
position on their side. Place the sling with the bottom edge in
height with the patient's tailbone. Make sure the sling is placed
centered on the users back, and that top of sling is placed so it
gives support to users head. Fold the sling so it is possible to pull
out the folded side after turning the user over on the other side.
2. Pull the leg supports forward and position them under the
user's thighs. Make sure the lifting straps are the same length
on both sides and that the sling is placed under the users tighs
without any folds. Cross the leg loops by pulling one of the loops
through the other and connect all 6 lifting straps to suspension.
Make sure the matching lifting straps are fastened with equal
length on left and right side.
Lying position - Removing the sling
Lower the user into lying position.
Release lifting straps from
suspension.
Turn the patient towards you so that the user is lying in a safe
position on their side. Fold the sling in the middle and position
it behind the user's back. Turn the user over on the opposite
side and pull the sling away. Support the user with one hand if
necessary.
If you pull the sling away hard, the user may
roll over and out of bed, and be injured.
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Raise the user closer to a sitting
postition before lifting if possible.