Prism Medical UK Dual Access Sling Child User manual

PL2 - Prism Dual Access User Guide - Doc 002 - Rev 04/2010
© Prism Medical UK 2010
User Manual
Prism Dual Access Sling Range

PL2 - Prism Dual Access User Guide - Doc 002 - Rev 04/2010
© Prism Medical UK 2010
Prism Dual Access Sling
Application
The Dual Access Sling is designed to be used rom a sitting position with either a
patient li ting hoist or a Standaid. The sling gives access to remove and re it lower
garments or toileting trans ers whilst the client is supported by the sling. This sling
can make toileting less time consuming than i per orming the manoeuvre with a
Universal Sling however the person must have the ability to maintain a 90 degree
position between their emur and pelvic girdle.
Please read all instructions in full, including the back page, before you pro
Sling Inspection
All Prism slings are manu actured to meet and exceed the requirements o
BS EN 10535:2006. Slings should be inspected prior to use and a ter washing.
Damaged or badly worn slings should be discarded.. The label on the sling contains
vital in ormation to identi y the sling—i any part o the label becomes illegible, then
it must be removed rom service and replaced.
The sling should be visually inspected with regard to the ollowing items:-
• Any signs o damage (i.e. Cuts, rays, tears, burns) to the sling straps.
• Any signs o stitching becoming undone on any part o the sling.
• Any signs o the abric being stretched, tearing or undue wear.
• Any signs o discolouring or bleaching on the material.
• Is the sling complete? i.e. All straps present, sti eners in place - where
applicable, etc.
• Label clearly legible.
Compatibility
The issue o sling compatibility with various manu acturers’ hoists has been a con-
cern or speci iers or a number o years, an issue that is compounded by the in-
creased number o companies supplying hoists and slings.
Some hoist/sling manu acturers will state that only slings manu actured by them can
be used on their hoists and vice versa. This is their policy only and is NOT a legal
requirement. A risk assessment must still be completed even i the same manu ac-
turer o hoist and sling are to be used, and the speci ier simply has to state that the
carry bar is o a similar design and that the sling manu acturer has authorised its
use on it.
A comprehensive list is available separately and your local agent will be able to
provide assistance with compatibility issues.
Maximum Load (Sa e Working Load - S.W.L)
The maximum load or the sling is clearly marked on the label o the sling. The
maximum load will also be displayed on the hoist and any detachable elements o
the hoisting system.
DO NOT exceed the maximum load stated on any of the equipment.

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A C D
Child 630 410 220 680
Junior 730 510 220 760
Small 800 580 220 860
Medium 940 720 220 970
Large 1070 780 270 1170
X Large 1170 900 270 1340
Sling Dimensions
All dimensions have a tolerance o +/- 20mm
A
C
D
B

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Hoisting rom a chair
HOW TO FIT FROM SEATING POSITION
b To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement.
Note: The person to be transferred shall be referred to as “the person”.
Place the sling down the back to a
position just beneath the shoulder blades
and above the belt line. I the sling can
not be introduced rom behind, apply the
sling in a position level with the person.
Bring the two sections o the support
strap around the person’s trunk and
asten securely using the hook & loop
and buckle astening.
Note: the support strap is purely
intended for the security of the
person and is not weight bearing.
The leg sections must now be passed
under the thighs using good manual
handling techniques (this can sometimes
be achieved by placing the person’s oot
onto your thigh). Ensure that as much leg
section as possible is pulled under the leg
and that all creases are eliminated to
achieve maximum com ort.
Important - At the base o the leg section
strap there is a loop. Bring the straps
together by passing one strap through
the loop. The itting o the sling is now
complete.
The our straps should now be attached
to the carry bar hooks. Raise the carry
bar just enough to tension the straps and
ensure that they are still securely
attached.
1 2
4
3

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To remove the sling, carry out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement.
5
Optional - Side Retention Strap
As the person is about to be li ted check the
support strap or tension and com ort. Re-adjust
when required .
Important - always re-assess or client’s
co-operation and capability when using this
sling. To remove the sling, carry out the itting
procedure in reverse.
Important - always peel the sling away rom the
person - this avoids skin riction and movement.
Follow procedures 1-3.
When using the optional hip retention strap, asten the buckle and adjust tension to
suit.
Follow procedures 4 & 5
Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps, make inal adjustment to the
hip retention strap and ensure that the lifting straps are still securely attached.
How to use with a Standaid
Follow procedures 1- 4
Place the person’s eet onto the oot plate and adjust the
kneepad (the kneepad should be positioned at the top o the
shin avoiding the knee joint) the our straps should now be
attached to the carry bar.
Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps and
ensure that they are still securely attached.
The person can now be li ted as required.
Hoisting rom a chair - Continued

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CE Marking - Declaration of Conformity
Registered Manufacturer No: CA003907
Prism UK Medical hereby declares that the Prism sling range meets the provisions o the
European Union Council Directive 2007 / 47 / EEC concerning medical devices and are clas-
si ied as Class 1 devices in accordance with that Directive.
Prism - Dual Access Sling
We hereby certi y that the products listed above are manu actured, labelled and packaged
in accordance with the provisions o Directive 2007 / 47 / EEC and con orm in all aspects to
the speci ication(s) relevant to them at the time o despatch and are CE marked in accor-
dance with Directive 2007 / 47 / EEC .
…………………………….
Signed : For Prism Medical UK
A ull range o Prism slings are available - A small selection are eatured below
Prism Universal Prism Hammock
Prism Deluxe Prism Com ort Recline

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SLING CARE: LAUNDERING
GENERAL.
Sensitive laundering o li ting slings will extend the service li e o the product. Con-
versely, improper laundering will reduce the service li e and possibly a ect the
strength and integrity o the sling.
To be avoided:
• use o bleach at washing, particularly hypochlorite [may cause structural dam-
age]
• overheating the sling [temperatures in excess o 100º may cause extreme
shrinkage and structural damage]
Use o biological detergents is not recommended: though this type o detergent has
no detrimental e ect on the sling, the user’s skin may be sensitive to any residue.
The use o abric conditioners is not recommended.
Any hook & loop astenings should be closed prior to laundering to avoid the ‘hook’
side damaging the sling or other items laundered with it.
GENERAL SOILING.
The sling should be laundered with soap or detergent at 50°C on a standard do-
mestic cycle.
DISINFECTION.
The sling should be laundered to ensure a ‘period at temperature’ o :
• 10 minutes at 65ºC
• 3 minutes at 72ºC
Following NHS guidelines, extra time should be added to ensure thorough mixing o
hot water through the wash load.
It may be that available equipment does not allow the required level o temperature
control. The sling may be washed on a 90ºC wash cycle, though it is likely that
some moderate shrinkage and/or colour bleed will occur.
DRYING.
Slings will air dry quite quickly in a warm room.
Slings should not be placed over radiators or convectors.
Slings may be CAREFULLY tumble dried on a cool [60ºC] setting and short cycle.
The sling should be checked at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes.
Do not allow the sling to overheat.
The sling should last in excess o 5 years i the above guidelines are adhered to. All
Prism slings have a manu acturers guarantee o 12 months.

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If you have any uestions regarding the use
of this e uipment, please contact
Prism Medical UK, or your local authorised dealer.
Integra 200, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph,
Denbighshire, LL17 0LJ
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
www.prismmedical.co.uk in [e-mail]
Th s document conforms to BS EN ISO 10535:2006 Requ rements
SLING SAFETY
Care Plan Information
All slings in the Prism range have space on the labels to record the clients name.
Each sling has unique individually colour coded li ting loops which helps maintain
good li ting practice. The loop options acilitate variable positions rom sitting to
recline.
Date of Assessment : FIM Score:
Clients Name:
Approx Weight: D.O. :
Type of Sling: Size:
Sling Straps Coloured loop Options
Head Support (Option): Adjust slider to suit the persons head position
Shoulder Loop: White  Orange  Blue  Other 
Leg loop: Yellow  Green  Brown  Other 
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