Loop Slings Application
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Lifting Patient from the Floor
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lifted from a completely reclined position on the
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1) Roll the patient onto their side.
2)
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land marking it, along the back of the patient
so that the base of his spine is aligned with
the base of the sling, making sure the sling
extends to the top of the patient’s head.
Fig. 39
3) Roll the patient back onto the sling and then
slightly further in the opposite direction, so
that the folded part of the sling can be
unfolded.
Fig. 40
4) Depending on circumstances, space or
position of patient, approach the patient
with the open part of the chassis.
5) Adjustment of the spreader bar height may
have to be made before connection is
possible.
6) Connect the shoulder loops, and then the
leg section using one of the three methods
previously described.
7) When all the connectors are securely
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a semi-recumbent position.
8)
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patient’s legs are clear of the chassis before
continuing to lift.
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9) Turn the patient to face the caregiver, and
keep at a normal chair height.
Lowering Patient to the Floor
1) Lower the patient down onto the new
location.
2) When the patient’s body weight is fully
supported, detach the sling.
3) Move the lift away from the patient.
4) Remove the sling from under the patient.
