Feed one leg strap through the other to prevent the
legs from abducting.
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Sling Application Continued:
Attach the shoulder straps to the spreader bar of the lift,
again, ensuring that corresponding colored loops are
used on either side.
Attach the leg straps to the spreader bar of the lift,
ensuring that corresponding colored loops are used
on either side.
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Once you are happy that all straps are correctly and
securely attached to the spreader bar of the lift and the
patient’s arms are located outside the sling, the transfer
can begin.
NB. After you have initially raised your client about
6” re-tighten the buckle belt if necessary to give
additional support.
