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Intended use
Lifting the patient from a lying position
(Toileting sling)
1. Lay the patient on his/her side. Position the sling so that the centre of the
sling lines up with the patient's spine. Take note of the marking on the sling
(outside up). Roll the patient over onto his/her other side and pull the sling
through.
Lay the patient on his/her back. If the bed is height-adjustable, it is a good
idea to raise the head of the bed so that the patient is in a semi-sitting
position.
(Toileting sling high)
2. These slings should preferably be used with two-point suspension. In this
case, the loop on the right leg section is not used. Pull the leg sections
through between the patient's legs. If the patient is being moved to the
toilet, you can undo their trousers at this point. Cross the leg sections. Lower
the lift to the height of the patient's stomach. Attach the lifting straps to the
lift bar. Hold the lift away from the patient's face with one hand as you raise
it above the patient's head.
Alternative: The hygiene sling can also be used with three- or four-point
suspension.
(Toileting sling)
3. Pause in this position and check that all the lifting straps are securely
attached to the hooks.
4. Continue lifting the patient. It may be necessary to lower the bed slightly.
Raise the patient's legs slightly while turning him/her away from the bed.
If you are in the toilet, follow the instructions given in the section on lifting
the patient from a sitting position.
(Toileting sling high)
(Toileting sling high)
(Toileting sling high)
Lifting the patient from a sitting position
(Toileting sling)
1. Pull the sling down behind the patient's back. Take note of the marking on
the sling (outside up). Pull the leg sections through to the front.
2. These slings should preferably be used with two-point suspension. In this
case, the loop on the right leg section is not used. Pull the leg sections
through between the patient's legs. If the patient is being moved to the
toilet, you can undo their trousers at this point. Cross the leg sections. Lower
the lift to the height of the patient's stomach. Attach the lifting straps to the
lift bar. Hold the lift away from the patient's face with one hand as you raise
it above the patient's head.
Alternative: The hygiene sling can also be used with three- or four-point
suspension.
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.
If you are at the toilet, you can pull the patient's trousers down as far as they
will go while the patient is still sitting in the sling. Then lower the patient onto
the toilet, lower the lift to the height of the patient's stomach and disconnect
the leg sections. (If the patient can sit without support, remove the sling
completely.) Raise the lift above the patient's head. Pull the patient's trousers
right down. The patient can now sit on the toilet supported by the sling.
(Toileting sling high)
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