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Lying position - Sling application
It is only recommended to use MediumBack
slings from a lying position if the user can be
transferred in a seated position.
1. Turn the user towards you so that the user is lying in a safe
position on their side. Place the sling centered on the users back
with the bottom edge placed above the knee under the users
thigh. Fold the sling so it is possible to pull out the folded side
after turning the user over on the other side.
2. Pull out the folded sling. Make sure the sling is placed in the
centre of the users back.
3. Make sure the lifting straps are the same length on both sides
and that the sling is placed under the users tighs without any
folds. Raise the user into sitting postition before lifting.
Make sure the sling is placed well under
the thighs close to the knee. User can slip
or fall out of sling if it is not placed under
the entire length.
Connect all 4 lifting straps to suspension. Make sure the lifting
straps are fastened with equal length on right and left side. Upper
straps and leg straps can be mounted with different colours on
ladder loop to make sure sling is comfortable and safe.
Do not cross the leg support. Leg straps will
sqeeze the user and might cause pain.
Lying position - Removing the sling
Lower the user into lying position.
Release the lifting straps from the
suspension.
1. Turn the patient towards you so that the user is lying in a safe
position on their side. Fold the sling in the middle and position it
behind the user's back.
2. Turn the user over
on the opposite side
and pull the sling
away. Support the
user with one hand
if necessary.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the user
does not roll over and fall off the bed.
Recycling
Recycling instructions is available at Etac.com
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause/Action
The sling does not
Wrong sling size. Try another size.
fit the user.
The sling is too small when the suspension
is too close to the user's face. Try another
size.
All the straps do
If the sling straps lift unevenly, it means
not lift at the
that the sling can slide up at the back.
same time.
Make sure that the sling is positioned
correctly under the thighs.
User is sliding
The sling is not connected correctly
through/out of
according to the users prescription.
the sling.
The user is wearing "slippery" clothes.
Change or remove some of the clothing
Sling has been displaced under user when
sitting on sling.
Adjust sling, and makes sure it is correctly
positioned on user.
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