Joerns Healthcare Hoyer Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Hoyer®Limb Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
Single Loop Limb Sling
Multi Loop Limb Sling
WARNING
• JOERNS RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS.Hoyer brand slings are approved by
Joerns for use on Joerns brand lifts. Slings used on Joerns brand lifts, including Hoyer lifts, must be
approved by Joerns.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be conducted
to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer
has been determined for the patient.
• CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings is
unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.
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The spreader bar can now be raised to elevate
the patient’s leg as shown.
NOTE: The Limb Sling can also be used as an
assistive device to separate a patient’s thighs if the
sling is used in connection with personal hygiene
particularly for bariatric patients.
The Limb Sling can now be attached to the lift’s
spreader bar in readiness for use.
If the user has very compromised skin integrity
or large user weight, the Limb Sling can be used
to assist with the application of a lifting sling. The
leg is elevated using the Limb Sling which allows
the leg strap of the lifting sling to be correctly
positioned underneath the thigh. The same process
can then be used for the opposite leg as required.
How to Use the Limb Sling at the Bed
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Place hand in the pocket at the end of the limb
sling and guide beneath the lower leg where it is
most appropriate for the care task to be done,
taking care not to place the sling too close to the
ankle joint. Gently pull the Limb Sling under the
leg, taking care to keep a hand between the sling
fabric and user’s skin, until even amounts of the
sling are positioned either side of the leg.
Introduction
The Limb Sling is designed to assist with the elevation and support of a patient’s arm or leg to facilitate
examination, care or treatment of wounds. It may also be used to assist in the application of a lifting
sling. Available with two separate strap configurations, single loops or multi loops.
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For double limb support, two limb slings can be
used. Each sling is attached to opposite sides of
the spreader bar as shown.
How to Use the Limb Sling at the Bed
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How to Use the Limb Sling at a Chair
Apply the Limb Sling under the user’s thigh at the
back of the knee joint. Pull the Limb Sling under
the knee taking care not to shear the user’s skin
and ensuring that even amounts of the sling are
on each side of the thigh.
Attach the Limb Sling to the lifting hanger and the
thigh can now be elevated slightly from the chair.
This is particularly useful when applying or removing
a lifting sling as it allows the leg strap to be placed
either between the user’s thigh, or be drawn out
without putting strain on the skin.
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WARNING
DO NOT leave a patient unattended when their
limb(s) are elevated.
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© 2015, Joerns Healthcare • 6110153 Rev B • DCO15-2738
Joerns Healthcare
2100 Design Road,
Arlington, TX 76014
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www.joerns.com
SIZE STRAP TYPE PART NUMBER
STANDARD SINGLE LOOP NA25701
MULTI LOOP NA25700
Technical Specifications
STANDARDS EN ISO 10535, CE
SAFE WORKING LOAD 400Ibs / 180kg
Sizing & Part Numbers
Additional slings are available to suit individual needs. Contact your Joerns representative for
more information.
Washing Instructions
Machine wash at 185ºF.
DO NOT wash with bleach. Bleach will damage the sling’s material and make it unsafe for use.
Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
DO NOT dry clean.
185ºF
WARNING
Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully
before each use.
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