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Lifting the patient from a sitting position
1. Pull the sling down behind the patient's
back. Take note of the marking on the
sling (outside up). The bottom edge of the
sling must be behind the patient's coccyx.
2. Pull the leg sections through to the front.
Pull the leg sections up between the
patient's legs. Lower the lift to the height
of the patient's stomach. If required, you
can thread the left leg section through
the loop on the outside of the right leg
section. Attach the leg section lifting
straps to the leg hooks on the lift. Turn
the lift around and attach the back
section lifting straps onto the lift bar.
Hold the lift away from the patient's face
with one hand as you raise the lift.
Alternative: The sling can also be used for
two- or four-point suspension. In these
cases the loop on the right leg section is not
used. Instead the leg sections are crossed.
3. Pause in this position and check that all
the lifting straps are securely attached to
the hooks.
4. Continue lifting the patient. It is a good
idea to put your arm around the patient
while you are moving him/her to create a
greater sense of security.
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