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Sitting position - Removing the sling
1. Lower the user into a sitting
position. Release lifting the
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
It is recommended to only use Ampu
MediumBack slings in lying position if it is
possible to raise the user into sitting position
before hoisting.
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
level with the patient's tailbone. Make sure the sling is placed
centered in the centre of the users back and that the top of sling
.is positioned so it supports the users head.. Fold the sling so it is
possible to pull out the folded side after turning the user over on
the other side.
3. 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. Raise the user into a sitting postition before lifting. Pull
the leg straps through leg strap loop, one each side, before con-
necting 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 different colours
on ladder loop to make sure the sling is as comfortable and safe
as possible.
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.
2. Pull the leg supports
forward and position them
under the user's thighs.
Place both leg supports
under both legs, over-
lapped.Use the application
pocket on the leg support
for easier application.
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.
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 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 in
the opening of the sling. Make sure that
the leg supports are positioned correctly
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 "slippery" clothes.
Change or remove some of the clothing
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