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. The 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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