Aspire Deluxe General Purpose Quick guide

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SLING FITTING &
SAFE USE GUIDE
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Application
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Choosing the right Aspire sling is of vital
importance to ensure patient comfort,
dignity and safety at all times. Not only
is patient weight and size important
when selecting a sling, factors such as
functional ability, the environment and
the task must also be considered.
Aidacare recommends that a risk
assessment is completed by a qualified
healthcare professional to determine
the correct sling and size for each user.
This guide is intended to assist you
when choosing the most appropriate
sling for your patient.
With a number of sling options to
choose from, you can be assured that
the Aspire range will have a sling to suit
your needs.
When selecting and applying a sling, the following
steps should be considered in every situation:
1. CARRY OUT A RISK ASSESSMENT
3. CHOOSE YOUR SLING FABRIC
5. APPLY YOUR SLING
2. CHOOSE YOUR SLING MODEL
4. CHOOSE YOUR SLING SIZE
DISCLAIMER: This guide is intended to assist you when choosing the most appropriate sling for your patient. It is not
intended as a replacement for a complete assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. This guide should be used as
an adjunct to training, not as a substitute.
INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
SLING FEATURES 4 - 5
1. CARRY OUT A RISK ASSESSMENT 6
2. CHOOSE YOUR SLING MODEL 7 - 8
3. CHOOSE YOUR FABRIC 8
4. CHOOSE YOUR SLING SIZE 9
5. APPLY YOUR SLING 10 - 14
5A. DELUXE GENERAL PURPOSE SLING (FROM SITTING) 10
5B. DELUXE GENERAL PURPOSE SLING (FROM LYING) 11
5C. DELUXE HYGIENE ACCESS SLING (FROM SITTING) 12
5D. DELUXE HAMMOCK SLING (FROM SITTING) 13
5E. DELUXE PADDED STANDING SLING (FROM SITTING) 14
CARING FOR YOUR SLING 15
ASPIRE SLING RANGE 16 - 17
SLING DIMENSIONS 18 - 19

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EASY CLEAN
Machine washable up to 85°C
MANOEUVRING HANDLES
Thoughtfully positioned handles provide
carers with a secure grip point to aid the
transfer
PATIENT COMFORT
Additional padding in weight bearing areas.
DURABLE
Loop webbing has a breaking strain in
excess of one tonne and is designed so that
it will not tangle or “cork-screw” during
cleaning
QUALITY
Manufactured in the UK using
European materials, computer
guided stitching and CNC fabric
cutting
COLOUR CODED SIZING
All slings have reinforced edging that is
colour coded for each size available –
making them easy to identify
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Service record labels ensure you can
record and identify service history
PATIENT SAFETY
Smart features such as velcro/buckle
combinations for more secure positioning
and greater patient safety (applicable
models)
PATIENT DIGNITY
Option to position strap around the
outside of legs for more discreet
positioning (applicable models)
WARRANTY
The Aspire sling range all come with a
12 month warranty
SERIAL NUMBERED /
EMBROIDERED LABEL
Embroidered labels and a unique serial
number to maintain traceability and
assist with compliance obligations.
The Aspire range of slings is
designed to meet patient needs
in the Home, Aged Care and
Hospital environments.
Manufactured under the highest
quality control standards, the
extremely durable slings come
in a range of fabrics and sizes to
suit the individual patient and
caregiver’s needs.
SLING FEATURES

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SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA, 2013. COMPENDIUM OF WORKER’S COMPENSATION
STATISTICS AUSTRALIA 2010-11.
The manual handling of patients can pose a serious risk to healthcare workers. In fact, injury due to
manual handling accounts for 42% of incidents in this environment (Safe Work Australia, 2013). It is
therefore important to understand your risk and manage it, by considering the following factors
when using your sling.
1. Task
2. Environment
4. Equipment
3. Individual 5. Load
• Is the sling choice appropriate to the task?
• What other equipment is required for
the task?
• How frequently will the task occur?
• Is there enough space to carry out the
transfer?
• Is the floor level and smooth?
• Are there any trip hazards that could cause
injury to the carer or patient?
• Can other equipment in the room
minimise the manual handling eort
eg. changing bed height?
• What is the patient’s functional ability?
• Can the patient assist with the transfer?
• Can the patient comply with the transfer?
• Does the patient have a medical condition
which may impact the transfer?
• Are there medical devices to consider
eg. catheters or drains?
• Is the sling the correct size for the patient’s
body shape and height?
• Does the patient have a physical
presentation which may impact upon the
choice of sling eg. amputation?
• Does the sling have an appropriate
safe working load (SWL) for the
patient’s weight?
• Is the sling choice appropriate to the
patient’s functional ability?
• Is the sling choice compatible with the
lifter?
• Is the sling fabric appropriate to the task
and the patient?
• Does the carer know how to apply the
sling and safely operate the lifter?
• Is the sling in good condition? It should
not be used if fraying, snags or tears are
evident.
• Can the labelling be read on the lifter and
sling?
• Is the lifter or sling due to have a service?
Deluxe General Purpose Sling
(Also Available With Head Support)
Description An easy-to-fit sling with divided leg sections
Support Oered Supports the whole body
Type Of Transfer General transfers including: seated to seated
transfers & bed to chair transfers
Material Available Polyester or Mesh
Attachment Loop or Clip (Head Support model only)
Your choice of sling model will depend on the task you are using it for and the physical
characteristics of the user. With a wide variety of options, it can often be dicult to know which
sling is the most appropriate. The tables below will guide you in choosing the correct sling model.
Deluxe Hygiene Access Sling
(Also Available With Head Support)
Description Used for ease of toileting and dressing /
undressing an individual
Support Oered Supports the trunk and thighs. A security belt
for additional safety
Type Of Transfer Toilet / hygiene transfers
Material Available Polyester
Attachment Loop or Clip (Head Support model only)
Deluxe Standing Sling
Description
Suitable for individuals who can weight
bear and who have appropriate upper body
strength to allow standing transfers
Support Oered
User must have weight bearing status and
adequate upper body strength. A security belt
for additional safety
Type Of Transfer Only to be used with a standing lifter. For
seated to seated (including toilet) transfers
Material Available Polyester or Mesh
Attachment Loop or Clip
CARRY OUT A RISK ASSESMENT
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Deluxe Hammock Sling With Head Support
Description
Suitable for individuals who require additional
postural support. This sling is also suitable for
amputee users
Support Oered Full body and head support for users with
increased needs
Type Of Transfer General transfers including: seated to seated
transfers & bed to chair transfers
Material Available Supersoft or Mesh
Attachment Loop
Deluxe Low Friction Sling
Description This sling provides a high level of comfort
during transfers and facilitates easy positioning
Support Oered Supports the whole body
Type Of Transfer General transfers including: seated to seated &
bed to chair transfers
Material Available Parasilk material, with low friction properties
Attachment Loop or Clip
CHOOSE YOUR SLING FABRIC
Your choice of fabric will also depend on the task at hand and the physical characteristics of the user. These measurements are intended as a guide only
TAKING MEASUREMENTS
Using a soft, flexible measuring tape, record the measurements suggested
below:
TAKING MEASUREMENTS
GIRTH
For men and children this is the circumference of the chest,
as measured just under the arms (or the widest point).
For women, this is the distance around the hips (or the
widest point). Measurements may be taken with the patient
lying down or in a seated position.
HEIGHT To achieve the most accurate measurement, this is best
carried out with the patient lying on a flat surface.
HEIGHT
CHEST
GIRTH
HIPS
GIRTH
Using your measurements, please refer to the above table to determine the
correct sling size for your patient.
If in doubt, please seek advice from your qualified health professional or call our Customer
Service team on 1300 133 120.
Choosing the correct sized sling is of KEY importance for your patient’s comfort and safety.
For your convenience and ease of use, all Aspire slings are colour coded for size.
The below guide will help you to choose the correct size for your patient.
Polyester
A smooth, knitted polyester
fabric of solid consistency for
multi-disciplinary use
Super Soft
A “super soft” breathable fabric,
which is padded for comfort
during longer periods of transfer
Mesh
A versatile, breathable and durable
polyester mesh. Ideal for use in
wet environments
Parasilk
A smooth, lightweight, low friction
polyester fabric. Ideal for easy
positioning and optimum comfort
Aspire Sling Type Polyester Mesh Supersoft Parasilk
Deluxe General Purpose
Deluxe General Purpose with Head Support
Deluxe Hygiene Access
Deluxe Hygiene Access with Head Support
Deluxe Hammock with Head Support
Deluxe Standing
Deluxe Low Friction
X-LARGE
MEDIUM
LARGE
SMALL
Size Edging Girth Height S.W.L
Small 65–95cm 120–160cm 200kg
Medium 77–110cm 140–175cm 200kg
Large 98–135cm 158–185cm 300kg
X-Large 118–157cm 165–193cm 300kg
XX-Large 155cm-184cm 170cm-193cm 300kg
XXX-Large 180cm-210cm 170cm-193cm 300kg
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