Handicare SystemRoMedic AmpSling Series User manual

Manual no: 00862 En Ver. 5 110506
AmpSling is easy for the caregiver to apply and it gives the patient a feeling of security. It features leg sections, which
means that the patient does not sit on the sling. Instead, the sling provides support from the tailbone up over the head
and under the legs. AmpSling has been designed for the most common lifting situations, even where a sling without
separate leg sections is preferred; e.g., when lifting a patient with high double leg amputations.
SystemRoMedic includes a wide range of functional, comfortable, high-quality slings that can be adapted for different
types of lifting and for patients with different needs. The slings are available in several different materials and in sizes from
XXS to XXL. All models are safe and very easy to use and are rated for lifting patients weighing up to 300 kg. The choice
of model and material depends on the patient’s needs and the transfer situation.
Visual and mechanical inspection
Check the condition and function of the sling regularly. Always inspect the product after laundering. Check to ensure that
seams and material are free from damage. Check to ensure that fabric is not worn or faded. Apply load to the device
and check to ensure that clasps, handles, etc. withstand heavy load. If there are signs of wear, the product must be
discarded.
Always read the manuals for all assistive devices used during a transfer.
Keep the manual where it is accessible to users of the product.
Do not leave the patient unattended during a transfer situation.
To prevent discomfort and the risk of the patient sliding out of the sling, trial fit the sling carefully. First, apply the sling’s
back loops to the slingbar, and then apply the leg support loops. Use a slingbar that has been tested.
The lowest allowable safe working load always determines the safe working load of the assembled system. Always
check the safe working loads for the lift and accessories before use. Contact your dealer if you have any questions.
Functional inspection
Always read the manual
Manual - English
Max load: 300kg/660lbs
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Pull the leg supports out along the
outside of the thighs. Sit facing 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.
4. After checking to ensure that the leg
supports are of equal length on both
sides, place them under the patient’s
thighs. Normally, both leg sections
are placed under both of the patients’
thighs.
Pass the leg support through the guide
loops on the edge of the sling.
Start raising the slingbar, and then stop
to ensure that everything is as it should
be before lifting the patient from the
underlying surface.
Application of the sling when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair/chair or in bed
Removal of the sling when the patient is sitting
Fold the leg support and allow it to slide under itself
when you pull it out at the outside of the thigh.
Then, pull the sling up behind the patient’s back.
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Application of the sling when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair/chair or in bed Application of the sling when the patient is lying in bed, on a stretcher or on the floor
1. Turn the patient towards you. Place
the sling so that the product label is
facing the underlying surface and the
sling’s mid-section follows the spine.
The upper edge of the sling’s back
section should be at shoulder height
and the lower edge level with the tail-
bone. Place the edge of the sling as far
in under the patient as possible. Push
the back-section loop under, so that
you can reach it once you have turned
the patient back onto the sling.
2. To reduce the number of application
steps, you can fold the back section
up against the patient’s back and
place the leg supports between the
patient’s knees when he/she is turned
towards you, and then pull them
forward when the patient is lying on
the sling.
3. Turn the patient back onto the sling
and pull out the back section and leg
support. The leg supports are now
overlapped under the patient.
4. Pass the leg support through the
guide loops on the edge of the sling.
Start raising the slingbar, and then stop
to ensure that everything is as it should
be before lifting the patient from the
underlying surface.
Turn the patient towards you and fold the sling in
under the patient so that the fabric slides towards
you when you pull it out after you have turned back
the patient.
Removal of the sling when the patient is recumbent
Never hook the guide loops
to the slingbar.
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Contact your local distributor if you have any questions about the product and its use. See www.handicare.com for a
complete list of distributors. Always make sure that you have the right version of the manual. The most recent editions of
manuals are available for downloading from our website, www.handicare.com.
Material:
Polyester: Durable material with low friction. Withstands high laundry temperatures.
Polyester net: An airy material that can be left under the patient, if necessary. Withstands high laundry temperatures.
Care of the product:
Read the product label.
Do not use rinsing agent.
To prolong product life, avoid
tumble-drying.
Size information
Slings can often be used for both 2 and 4-point suspension. It is essential to ensure that the width of the slingbar is
appropriate for the sling size and the patient’s status and capacity.
Use patient-specific slings to ensure safety and hygiene.
Alternative applications of the sling’s leg supports
1. The leg supports are placed, overlapped, under the legs and passed through the guide loops at the edge of the sling.
2. Turn the patient towards you and fold the sling in under the patient so that the fabric slides towards you when you pull it
out after you have turned back the patient.
3. You can even choose not to cross the leg supports. Note, however, that this entails a risk that the patient might slide
out of the sling. Not recommended for those with leg amputation at the knee or higher up.
Size XS/Orange S/Red M/Yellow L/Green XL/Purple XXL/White
Rec. user bs 40-88 77-132 110-176 154-242 220-286 264,5-397
weight kg 20-40 35-60 50-80 70-110 100-130 120-180
Sling overall inch 33,5 35,5 38 39,5 39,5 39,5
height cm 85 90 97 100 100 100
Sling seat inch 10,5 14,5 17,5 19,5 23,5 27,5
measurement cm 27 37 45 50 60 70
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