Prism Medical UK Universal Child User manual

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PL1 - Prism Universal User Guide - Doc 001 - Rev 10/2010
User Manual
Prism Universal Sling Range

© Prism Medical UK 2010
PL1 - Prism Universal User Guide - Doc 001 - Rev 10/2010
Prism Universal Sling
Application
The Universal sling is designed for ease of fitting and general purpose transfer It
can be used to transfer from the seated to recumbent position or from recumbent to
seated The person must be assessed by a competent person who must be fully
trained in the suitability, application and fitting of the sling Carers should always be
trained in the use of hoists and slings
Sling Inspection
All Prism slings are manufactured to meet and exceed the requirements of
BS EN 10535:2006 Slings should be inspected prior to use and after washing
Damaged or badly worn slings should be discarded The label on the sling contains
vital information to identify the sling - if any part of the label becomes illegible, then it
must be removed from service and replaced
The sling should be visually inspected with regard to the following items:-
• Any signs of damage (i e Cuts, frays, tears, burns) to the sling straps
• Any signs of stitching becoming undone on any part of the sling
• Any signs of the fabric being stretched, tearing or undue wear
• Any signs of discolouring or bleaching on the material
• Is the sling complete? i e All straps present, stiffeners in place - where
applicable, etc
• Label clearly legible
Compatibility
The issue of sling compatibility with various manufacturers’ hoists has been a
concern for specifiers for a number of years, an issue that is compounded by the
increased number of companies supplying hoists and slings
Some hoist/sling manufacturers will state that only slings manufactured 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 if the same
manufacturer of hoist and sling are to be used, and the specifier simply has to state
that the carry bar is of a similar design and that the sling manufacturer has author-
ised 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 (Safe Working Load - S W L)
The maximum load for the sling is clearly marked on the label of the sling The
maximum load will also be displayed on the hoist and any detachable elements of
the hoisting system
DO NOT exceed the maximum load stated on any of the equipment.

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A B C D E
Child 610 770 390 380 610
unior 750 940 490 450 750
Small 825 1050 560 490 850
Medium 990 1215 660 555 1025
Large 1070 1350 710 640 1120
X Large 1150 1440 740 700 1200
Sling Dimensions
All dimensions have a tolerance of +/- 20mm
A
E
B
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Hoisting from a chair
Introduce the sling by sliding it down between
the chair backrest and the person’s back until
the top of the commode aperture reaches the
base of the spine If the sling can not be
introduced from behind, apply the sling in a
position level with the person Leave the sling
half way down the persons back (at this stage
don’t bring the sling to shoulder level)
Bring the leg sections along-side the person’s
thighs and pull lightly to ensure that they are of
equal length Using good manual handling
techniques, block the persons leg to stop them
from moving forward whilst the sling is being
pulled into position Raise the persons leg and
feed the leg sections under the person’s
thighs Ensure the sling is not twisted or
creased underneath the thighs
Important - At the base of the leg section strap
there is a loop Bring the straps together by
passing one strap through the loop
Now raise the top of the sling level with the
person’s shoulders The fitting of the sling is
now complete
The six 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
The person can now be lifted as required
HOW TO FIT FROM SEATING POSITION
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”.
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Hoisting from a lying position
Using good manual handling techniques
roll the person towards you so that they
are positioned onto their side To
introduce the sling, roll half of the sling up
underneath itself so that when the person
is rolled onto their opposite side, the sling
can be unrolled until it is flat Use the
centre markers to ensure the base of the
back section is in line with the base of the
person’s spine Ensure that handle loops
are to the outside
Pass the leg section under and up
in-between the thighs Ensure that as
much of the leg section as possible is
pulled under the leg and that all creases
are eliminated to achieve maximum
comfort Important - At the base of the
leg section strap there is a loop Bring
the straps together by passing one
strap through the loop
The fitting of the sling is now complete
The six 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
The person can now be lifted as required
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.
1 2
3
Before commencing procedure, introduce
a pillow to protect the person’s head from
the hoist Follow the procedures 1-2 as
above
Before undertaking stage 3, when using a
mobile hoist, introduce the hoist by
coming in from behind the head of the
person where possible Important - ensure
brakes are on Procedure 3 can now begin
Hoisting from the floor

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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 of the
European Union Council Directive 2007 / 47 / EEC concerning medical devices and are clas-
sified as Class 1 devices in accordance with that Directive
Universal Sling
Serial Number …………………………………………
We hereby certify that the products listed above are manufactured, labelled and packaged
in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2007 / 47 / EEC and conform in all aspects to
the specification(s) relevant to them at the time of despatch and are CE marked in
accordance with Directive 2007 / 47 / EEC
……………………………
Signed : For Prism Medical UK
Prism Universal Sling - Material Variants / Uses
Poly - The sling is made from a close knit polyester material and has nylon ripstop
material to the outer side of the leg sections to aid the fitting of the sling This
is a general purpose sling and can be used for sitting and recumbent
transfers between chairs, beds, floor, baths, changing beds, W C’s etc
Slipfit - The sling is made from a nylon ripstop (parachute style) material and has
been designed to be easily fitted and removed It is especially suited to
situations where the client has limited ability to be moved to aid fitting the
sling i e tight fitting chairs This is a general purpose sling that can be used
as the Poly, but cannot be used in a bath as it will retain water around the
client when being hoisted
Spacer - The sling is made from knitted polyester “spacer” fabric that is
manufactured with an ‘air gap’ internally The material stretches slightly in all
directions and moulds perfectly to the shape of the person being hoisted
This is a general purpose sling that can be used as the Poly, but has the
added benefit of being suitable to be left in position if required (subject to risk
assessment and monitoring of pressure risks)
Mesh - The sling is made from a polyester net material and has a non-absorbent
foam in the leg sections The inner surface of the leg sections has a close
knit polyester covering for patient comfort This sling is designed specifically
for bathing and can be left in place whilst the person is being bathed /
showered

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SLING CARE: LAUNDERING
GENERAL.
Sensitive laundering of lifting slings will extend the service life of the product
Conversely, improper laundering will reduce the service life and possibly affect the
strength and integrity of the sling
To be avoided:
• use of bleach at washing, particularly hypochlorite [may cause structural
damage]
• overheating the sling [temperatures in excess of 100º may cause extreme
shrinkage and structural damage]
Use of biological detergents is not recommended: though this type of detergent has
no detrimental effect on the sling, the user’s skin may be sensitive to any residue
The use of fabric conditioners is not recommended
Any hook & loop fastenings 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
domestic cycle
DISINFECTION.
The sling should be laundered to ensure a ‘period at temperature’ of:
• 10 minutes at 65ºC
• 3 minutes at 72ºC
Following NHS guidelines, extra time should be added to ensure thorough mixing of
hot water through the wash load
It may be that available equipment does not allow the required level of 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 of 5 years if the above guidelines are adhered to All
Prism slings have a manufacturers guarantee of 12 months

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If you have any questions regarding the use
of this equipment, please contact
Prism Medical UK, or your local authorised dealer
Unit 1, Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate, St Asaph Avenue,
Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 5JA
Tel [phone]
www prismmedical co uk info@prismmedical co uk
This document conforms to BS EN ISO 1 535:2 6 Requirements
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 lifting loops which helps maintain
good lifting practice The loop options facilitate variable positions from sitting to
recline
Clients Name:
Approx Weight:
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 /Black  Other 
Hip Loop: Black  Red  Lilac  Other 
Leg loop: Yellow  Green  Brown  Other 
Comments
D.O.B:
Date of Assessment : FIM Score: