Sling Application:
Put the bed into a semi-profiled position (if possible) so
that the patient is in a slightly reclined position to aid
sling insertion.
Introduce 2 flat slide sheets between patient and bed
to assist with ease of application, if required.
Take the inner leg sections and glide under
each thigh in turn ensuring the sling is not twisted.
With the sling label facing outwards, gradually introduce
the sling between the slide sheets.
Introduce via head or foot depending on the patient’s
body shape to which would provide greatest ease of
application.
Once you have positioned the leg sections around
each thigh, remove the top slide sheet from under the
patient.
Leave lower slide sheet in place to assist with re-
positioning if slide sheets are being used.
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