Handicare SystemRoMedic HygieneSling User manual

Manual no: 00850 En Ver. 6 101111
HygieneSling is easy to apply and facilitates dressing/undressing of the patient in connection with visits to the toilet. 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. HygieneSling is designed for most lifting situations that involve dressing
and undressing of the patient. HygieneSling is available in three models: without belt, with belt and a model with a belt
and extra back support
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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Application of the sling when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair/chair or in bed
The patient must have a degree of functional control to be able to use this sling. Poor muscle tone may entail a risk of
the patient sliding out of the sling. Exercise caution.
1. HygieneSling is placed behind the
back and about 5 to 10 cm below the
armpits. The product label is at the
mid-point of the sling and should be
aligned with the patient’s spine.
2. Ensure that the lift loops for the
back section are of equal length when
they are drawn out from beneath the
arms. This is easier if the patient leans
forward or can be helped to lean
forward slightly.
Place the leg supports under the
patient’s thighs.
3. Close the clasp – a click singles that
it is firmly closed.
Pull the strap to tighten the belt.
4. Cross the leg supports, and then
connect the back section’s loops
before connecting the leg support
loops. Start raising the lift, when the
straps become taut, stop and check
that everything is ok
before proceeding with the lift.
1. Fold the leg support under itself and
pull it out at the outside of the thigh.
2. Then, pull the sling up behind the
patient’s back.
Removal of the sling when the patient is sitting
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After visiting the toilet
1. Pull the pants up as far as possible
towards the crotch.
Place the leg support midway between
the hollow of the knees and the waist-
band.
2. Raise the patient and pull the pants
up. Ensure that the arms are outside.
Do not lift higher than necessary.
The arms are usually held outside the
sling, but may also be kept inside the
sling. It the patient has poor muscle
tone, the arms must be led outside.
The leg supports are crossed before
they are hooked to the slingbar.
Alternative placement of the arms
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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.
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.
Size XXS/Grey XS/Orange S/Red M/Yellow L/Green XL/Purple XXL/White
Rec. user lbs 22-66 55-99 88-132 121-187 165-220,5 198,5-286,5 264,5-375
weight kg 10-30 25-45 40-60 55-85 75-100 90-130 120-170
Sling overall inch 19,5 25,5 29,5 34 36,5 37,5 37,5
height cm 50 65 75 87 93 95 95
Sling seat inch 10 14 19 21,5 23,5 31,5 35,5
measurement cm 25 35 48 55 60 80 90
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