Handicare Comfort Care Spacer Sling 8E4200 User manual

The Comfort Care Spacer Sling is used mainly for
performing supine to seated transfers and vice
versa. The sling can only be applied and removed
while the patient is supine. Once transferred, the
sling can be left under the client while seated.
LEAVE IN PLACE
The Comfort Care Sling is only available in spacer fabric. Slings
should only be left in place if they are made of spacer fabric. Other
fabrics will increase the risk of skin breakdown if left under the
patient for long periods of time.
APPLYING THE SLING
WHEN THE CLIENT IS LYING DOWN:
1. Assist the client to roll onto his or her side with hips and knees
flexed – have him or her help as much as possible.
2. Apply the sling to the client:
a. Drape the sling over the client while the client is in a
side-lying position with the hips and knees flexed.
b. Line the darting in the hip
region up with the client’s
flexed hip
c. Tuck the edge closest to
the bed under the client
by pushing down into
the mattress.
3. Ask the client to roll onto his or her back then walk around
to the other side of the bed
a. Ask the client to roll
away from you just
enough that you can
pull the tucked flap
flat onto the bed
b. Ask the client to roll
onto his or her back
4. Locate the storage pouch
between the client’s thighs.
This storage pouch (made
of Spacer Fabric) houses
the midline leg straps.
Thread the long leg straps
through the midline leg straps.
PART # SIZE
8E4200
8E4300
8E4400
X-Large
Large
Medium
8E4500
8E4600
8E4700
Small
Junior
Child
SAFE WORKING LOAD: 625 lbs
COMFORT CARE SPACER SLING
COMFORT CARE SPACER SLING WITH HEAD SUPPORT
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WARNING - Midline leg straps must
NOT bear the client's weight. The client
must be properly positioned in the sling.
SLING INSTRUCTION SHEET
COMFORT CARE SPACER SLING
HCCR-1000-10008 Rev. 12.24.2020
HIP STRAP
8E4201
8E4301
8E4401
8E4501
8E4601
8E4701
COMMODE
8E4202
8E4302
8E4402
8E4502
8E4602
8E4702
PART # SIZE
8E4230
8E4330
8E4430
X-Large
Large
Medium
8E4530
8E4630
8E4730
Small
Junior
Child
HIP STRAP
8E4231
8E4331
8E4431
8E4531
8E4631
8E4731
COMMODE
8E4232
8E4332
8E4432
8E4532
8E4632
8E4732

SLING INSTRUCTION SHEET
COMFORT CARE SPACER SLING
5. Attach the loops on the straps to the carry bar on the lift
a. Make sure you use the same
color loops on both sides of
the sling
b. Remember: Short loops for
Shoulders, and Long loops for
Legs if you want the client to
be lifted in an upright seated
position
c. Ensure loops remain securely attached to the carry bar as you lift.
Notes:
1. The Comfort Care Sling maintains the client in a more upright
position than other slings.
2. The Comfort Care is removed after the client is returned to supine.
LIFTING THE CLIENT
1. Begin lifting the client:
a. Have the client operate the hand control if possible
b. Once you have reached the point at which there is tension on the
straps but the client has not yet been lifted off of the surface,
STOP THE LIFT.
c. Make sure all straps are securely fastened to the carry bar and
that the sling has not shifted position on the client’s body (i.e., it is
not slipping up the client’s back and there are no folds or
wrinkles in the sling fabric). If you notice anything of concern,
stop the lift, and reassess the situation.
2. Transfer the client to the receiving surface
SPECIAL Instructions
The bottom edge of the Comfort Care Sling should be
positioned approximately one finger width above the fold of
the back of the knee (never below).
The decision to leave a sling in place must be based on strong
clinical reasoning and the rationale should be documented. A
trained professional should always perform a risk assessment
to determine the sling application method, design, and fabric
to be used.
Washing Instructions
The sling should be inserted into a washing/laundry bag
prior to being placed into the washer. This is to prevent any
unusual wear and tear of the sling by the agitator and/or
other parts of the washing machine.
Note: The Comfort Care Spacer Sling is made from
polyester material. Life expectancy is up to 4 years
depending on use, care and laundering process. Always
follow general guidelines before use. Discard the sling if
any tears or serious defects are found.
176ºF
80ºC
Handicare
81 Romina Drive, Concord ON L4K 4Z9 Canada | 1.877.304.5438 | www.handicare.ca
10888 Metro Court, St. Louis, MO 63043 USA | Toll Free: 1.866.891.6502 | www.handicareusa.com
1. Read all lift instructions before using.
2. Do not exceed safe weight capacity.
3. Visually inspect the sling prior to using it (check for fraying,
cuts, or tears to straps and/or material).
4. A balanced fit is a safe fit: position the sling under and around
the individual.
5. Do not use the lift systems for anything but their stated
purpose.
All Handicare's loop-style slings are compatible with our
complete range of carry bars.
To ensure anyone using Handicare's Lift Systems is properly
trained, an on-going training program should be established.
Contact your Handicare representative should you have further
questions.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Only people who have received proper training should attempt
to use Handicare Lift Systems. Improper use can lead to
serious injury.
Please read and adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Read all lift instructions before using.
2. Do not exceed safe weight capacity.
3. Visually inspect the sling prior to using it (check for fraying,
cuts, or tears to straps and/or material).
4. A balanced fit is a safe fit: position the sling under and around
the individual.
5. Do not use the lift systems for anything but their stated
purpose.
All Handicare's loop-style slings are compatible with our
complete range of carry bars.
To ensure anyone using Handicare's Lift Systems is properly
trained, an on-going training program should be established.
Contact your Handicare representative should you have further
questions.