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MODEL NOS. R100 - R102 DIVIDED LEG AND
MODEL NOS. R120 - 122 TOILETING SLINGS
(FIGURES 7A and 7B)
Positioning the Patient in the Divided Leg Sling
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2) assistants
(one [1] in front and one [1] in back of the wheel-
chair) be used when positioning the patient in the
divided leg sling.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move the
patient and avoid strain to yourself.
WARNING
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure the wheel
locks in place to prevent the chair from moving for-
ward or backwards.
1. The rear wheel locks of the wheelchair are locked to
prevent movement of the chair.
2. With the patient sitting in a chair one (1) assistant in
the front and the other assistant in the back, lean the
patient forward.
NOTE: The front assistant will be supporting the
weight of the patient.
3a. Place the divided leg sling behind the patient (with "grab
handle" on the outside) and bring the flaps out along-
side the patient's legs.
3b. Toileting slings have a waist buckle which helps hold
the sling in place during positioning.
NOTE: For the DIVIDED LEG SLING: The back of
the sling should be parallel to the patient's upper
arms and be positioned between the top of the
patient's head and the base of the spine.
For the TOILETING SLING: The back of the sling
should be parallel to the patient's upper arms and
be positioned between the top of the patient's mid-
back and the base of the spine.
4. With the back of the sling positioned properly, push
the bottom of the back section to the seat.
5. Lean the patient back into the chair with the assistant
in the rear supporting his/her weight.
6. Lift the patient's legs (one at a time) and reach under
the patient's leg and pull until the front of the sling is
behind the patient's knees (about 3-inches) and the
back of the sling remains in position.
NOTE: The straps may be AROUND, crossed BE-
TWEEN or UNDERNEATH the patient's legs.
DIVIDED LEG / TOILETING SLING
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DIVIDED LEG / TOILETING SLING
7. Position the lift for use. Refer to POSITIONING LIFT
FOR USE in the LIFTING PREPARATION section
of this manual.
NOTE: The lift must be positioned for use before
the slings can be attached.
FIGURE 7A - POSITIONING THE PATIENT IN
THE DIVIDED LEG / TOILETING SLINGS
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