Etac Molift EvoSling MediumBack Manuel D'utilisation page 7

Sitting position - Removing the sling
1. Lower the user into a sitting
position. Release the lifting
straps from the suspension.
Remove the leg support by fold-
ing the leg support under the
sling itself and the users thigh
and pull out.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the user
does not fall forward.
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 line
with the patient's tailbone. Make sure the sling is placed in the
centre 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.
2. Pull the leg supports forward and position them under the
user's thighs. Use the application pocket on the leg support
for easier application. Make sure the lifting straps are the same
length on both sides and that the sling is placed under the users
thighs without any creases. Cross the leg loops by pulling one of
the loops through the other and connect all 4 lifting straps to the
suspension. Make sure the lifting straps are fastened with equal
length on the right and left side. Upper straps and leg straps can
be mounted with a different colour on ladder loop to make sure
sling is comfortable and safe.
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 - Removing the sling
Lower the user into a lying position.
Release the lifting straps from the
suspension.
Turn the patient towards you so that they are 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 onto their opposite
side and pull the sling away. Support the user with one hand if
necessary.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the user
does not roll over and fall off the bed.
Recycling
Recycling instructions are available at Etac.com
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause/Action
The sling does not Wrong sling size. Try another size.
fit the user.
The sling is too small when the leg sup-
ports do not reach halfway around the
inner thigh and the suspension is too close
to the user's face. Try another size.
The sling is not correctly positioned.
Pull the sling further down at the back
when fitting it.
All the straps do If the sling straps lift unevenly, it means
not lift at the that the sling can slide up at the back
same time. which can lead to the user sliding down
into the opening of the sling. Make sure
that the leg supports are positioned cor-
rectly on the thighs.
User is sliding The sling is not connected correctly
through/out of according to the users individual
the sling. prescription.
The user is wearing to slippery clothes.
Change or remove some of the clothing
7
Molift EvoSling / www.etac.com