Etac Molift UnoSling HighBack Mode D'emploi page 2

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Molift UnoSling HighBack
The Molift UnoSling is a consumable for single patient use.
The sling has a high back with head support and split leg support with a medium
opening. It provides a reclined sitting position with support for the whole body.
The loops on the lifting straps give two different height settings. Use the loop that
makes the sling most comfortable for the user.
The UnoSling HighBack is recommended for lifting from a sitting or lying position
to a sitting or lying position. The sling is not suitable for use in conjunction with
bathing or showering, or for users who have had a leg amputated.
The Molift UnoSling HighBack sling is a consumable for single
patient use, it has a limited service life.
Find the correct size and write the user's name and the
date on the product label before using the product.
The UnoSling HighBack is manufactured from non-woven
material. Ensure that no pointed or sharp objects come into
contact with the sling. Avoid pulling hard on the sling when
positioning the user in a bed or wheelchair.
The UnoSling HighBack should be taken out of use:
– when it has become dirty or damp, or if there is a risk
that the sling has been exposed to contamination;
– if it has been damaged;
– when the user no longer requires it.
The sling should be disposed of in accordance with applicable
procedures for the health care facility.
Upper lifting strap
Head support
Product label
Warning label: Do not wash
Lower edge of sling
Leg support
Leg support strap, lower lifting strap
Lifting loops
Things to remember
– Read through the manual before starting to use the hoist.
– It is important to understand the contents of the user
manual before using the equipment. Read the manual
for both hoist and sling.
– Make a decision on whether one or more assistants are
required. Plan the lifting operation in advance to ensure
that it is as safe and smooth as possible. Remember to
work ergonomically.
– Lifting and transferring a person always involves a certain
risk. Only informed personnel should use the equipment
described in this user manual. If the maximum load (SWL)
differs between the suspension and the sling, the lowest
maximum load should always be used.
– Carry out a risk assessment and document it. As the
assistant, you are responsible for the safety of the user.
– Never leave a user unattended in a lifting situation.
– Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, etc.
are locked during the movement.
– Remove the sling carefully to ensure that the user does
not fall forwards.
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The following inspection should be carried out daily or before use
– The user must have the bodily functions required for the use of the sling.
– Make sure the sling is suitable for the hoist/suspension to be used.
– Check that the sling has no visible damage or faults.
Sling
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checkpoints
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Checkpoint
1 Safety clearance to hoist
– minimises the risk that the
user will hit their head.
2 The lower edge of the
sling should be at the level
of the coccyx, and should
enclose the buttocks.
3 Leg supports placed
under the user's thighs
without folds.
4 Connection of leg
supports.
5 The lifting straps are
stretched simultaneously
when the lift is started. See
'Lifting checkpoints' below.
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Lifting checkpoints
1 Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and that the
lifting loops are correctly fitted to the suspension hooks.
2 Start lifting. Ensure that the lifting straps are stretched tense, and
pause before lifting the user. Check that all lifting loops are attached
correctly to the suspension before lifting the user.
3 Lift the user and carry out the planned transfer.
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Troubleshooting
If the sling is too small, the head may
come too close to the suspension.
If the sling is too large, the opening
at the buttocks will also be too large,
and there may be a risk that the user
will slide out. If the sling is too small,
it may cut into the crotch.
If the leg supports are not stretched
tense, the sling may be pulled out of
position before the lift, which can
result in the risk of the user sliding out.
Crossed leg supports minimise the
risk of sliding out or sliding forwards
in the sling.
If the straps are stretched unequally,
the sling may be pulled out of position,
and there may be a risk of the user
sliding out.
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