RoMedic HighBackSling Disposable Manuel D'utilisation page 4

Application of the sling when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair/chair or in bed
Hold the sling in one hand and place your other hand in the
pocket at the lower edge of the sling. This is easier if the
patient leans forward or can be helped to lean forward
slightly. Guide the sling down behind the patient's back, by
sliding it along the back of the chair/wheelchair or along the
bed, ideally, to the tailbone. The mid-section of the sling
should follow the patient's spine.
Then, work the leg sections out along the outside of the patient's
thighs. Face the patient and pull the lower edge of the leg support,
so that the sling slides into place around the hips. Light pressure
against the patient's knees prevents him/her from sliding forward in
the chair.
Removal of the sling when the patient is sitting
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Take care to guide the sling down to the patient's
hips. Do this by pushing the sling into the space
in the back corners of the wheelchair seat.
After checking to ensure that the leg supports are
of equal length on both sides, place them under
the patient's thighs. Cross the leg supports and
hook them to the slingbar.
Start raising the lift, when the straps become
taut, stop and check that everything is ok
before proceeding with the lift.
Fold the leg support and allow it to slide
under itself when you pull it out at the out-
side of the thigh.
Then, pull the sling up behind the patient's
back.
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