Invacare 9040 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 8

WRAP AROUND SLING
MODEL NO. 9040 WRAP-AROUND SLING
MODEL NO. 9040 WRAP-AROUND SLING
(FIGURES 6A and 6B)
NOTE: Headrest is not available on the 9040 Wrap-
Around Sling.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2)
attendants (One [1] in front and one [1] in back of
the wheelchair) be used when positioning the
patient in the wrap-around 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
forward or backwards.
1. With the patient sitting in a chair, one (1) attendant
in the front and the other attendant in the back,
lean the patient forward.
NOTE: The front attendant will be supporting the
weight of the patient.
2. Place the wrap-around sling behind the patient and
bring the flaps out alongside the patient's legs.
NOTE: The back of the wrap-around sling (mount-
ing area) should be parallel to the patient's upper
arms and be positioned between the top of the
patient's back and the top of the chair back.
3. With the back of the sling positioned properly, push
the edges of the commode opening under the
patient's buttocks.
4. Lean the patient back into the chair with the atten-
dant in the rear supporting his/her weight.
5. Lift the patient's legs (one at a time) and holding
the snap hook of the sling, reach under the patient's
leg and pull until the front of the sling is behind the
patient's knees (about three [3] inches) and the
back of the sling remains in position.
6. Wrap the leg extension and snap hook around
the leg and snap onto the "D" hook. Repeat this
step for the other leg.
7. You are now ready to attach the sling to the chains
or straps.
FIGURE 6A - POSITIONING THE PATIENT IN THE
MODEL 9040 - WRAP-AROUND SLING
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