Invacare 9040 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

NOTE: The sling's french seams (uneven surface)
will be against the bed surface and facing the atten-
dant when folded. The opposite side of the fabric is
smooth. After the sling is positioned for lifting pur-
poses, the smooth side will be next to the patient.
3. The top edge of the sling fabric (nearest to the
patient's head) should be slightly above the armpit
level of the patient.
4. The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then
be a few inches above the back of the patient's knee.
5. With both attendants holding the patient, push
the folded sling under the patient without rolling
him/her over.
FIGURE 2 - ROLLING PATIENT ONTO HIS/HER
SIDE
Positioning the Patient on the Sling
(WITHOUT Headrest)
NOTE: Use the following method to easily
move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. If the patient is to roll to their LEFT-SIDE, then elevate
the patient's RIGHT KNEE until the right foot is flat on
the bed (FIGURE 2).
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2) attendants
(One [1] on each side of the bed) be used when po-
sitioning the patient in a sling.
2. With an attendant on each side of the bed and up
against the mattress, the attendant on the left-hand
side of the bed will position his/her RIGHT-HAND on
the elevated KNEE and his/her LEFT-HAND under
the patient's RIGHT SHOULDER, slowly push on the
knee and assist with a slight lift of the shoulder and
the patient will easily roll onto their side (FIGURE 2).
3. With the patient on their side, push the fabrics of the
seat and back gently under them (FIGURE 2).
NOTE: The upper edge of the back section should
be positioned slightly above the armpit level and the
lower edge of the seat section positioned a few
inches above the back of the patient's knees (FIG-
URE 1).
4. Roll the patient on to his/her back (FIGURE 3).
NOTE: Attendants will reverse roles.
5. After the patient has been positioned once again on
his/her back, you now need to roll the
patient to their RIGHT-SIDE (facing the attendant on
the LEFT).
6. With an attendant on each side of the bed and up
against the mattress, the attendant on the right-hand
side of the bed will elevate the LEFT KNEE and posi-
tion his/her LEFT-HAND on the elevated KNEE and
his/her RIGHT-HAND under the patient's LEFT
SHOULDER, slowly push on the knee and assist with
a slight lift of the shoulder and the patient will easily roll
onto their side (FIGURE 3).
7. Pull the fabrics of the seat and back across the mat-
tress until they are smooth (FIGURE 3).
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STANDARD SLINGS