Lifting from the Floor:
To transfer from the floor, apply the sling with the same procedure as if they were in bed.
If
the person is on the floor as a result of a fall, no transfer should be attempted until it is de-
termined that there are no injuries.
Once the sling is positioned under the person as if they were
lying in a bed, bring the lift up to the person being transferred from either the head or legs. If the lift is
brought in by the head, apply a pillow between the head and the base of the lift. (The reverse may be
done as well with the patient’s legs resting on pillows on the base of the lift.) Lower the lift to the lowest
position and hook up the front two straps to the hanger. You will need to use the two extension straps
supplied with the sling (
A
). This strap loops through itself (
B
) in order to extend the head end of the
sling strap low enough for a floor lift. A second set of straps can be used to extend it further if neces-
sary. (
C
).
Push the lift as close to the patient as possible, then lock the brakes. (When bringing the lift in by the
legs, lift the legs onto the base, cushioning with pillows.) Now hook up the back two straps by bending
the knees and applying the loops to the hanger. All the models of slings come with straps on the foot
end that are long enough to transfer from the floor. Note: If you are using a sling without head support,
you will need to support the patient’s head with your hands.
A
B
C
Lifting from Bed to Chair using the Divided Leg Sling:
When transferring from bed to chair just reverse the steps in the previous instructions. Roll the
person to their side and lay the folded sling behind them. Align the bottom of the back of the sling by
the tailbone. Roll the person to their side and pull the rest of the sling through, straightening any
wrinkles. Bring material under the legs the same way as if they were in the chair. Crisscross the inside
flaps and thread the straps through the main loops. Bring the lift in, adjust the base to the widest
position, and lower hanger near the center of the person being transferred. Keep the lift in the widest
position possible at all times, especially when transferring a person who is uncooperative or combative.
Bend the knees and hook up the color coded loops that were previously used to bring them to a sitting
position. Press the button to raise the lift just high enough to clear the bed and make sure the material
under the leg stays straight toward the knee, keeping out as many wrinkles as possible.
Note: Raise
until there is tension on the straps and then double-check to make sure the loops are nested
in the bottom of the hooks. If the base is in the narrow position, adjust it to the widest po-
sition once you are clear from the bed and always before turning the lift.
Once the patient is
over the chair, lower and guide them by the built-in handles on the sling to bring them back far into the
chair.
Note: Use only the lift handle bars to move the lift. Pulling or pushing on the person or
the beam will cause the lift to be unstable.
To remove the sling, reverse the step. Unthread the
straps from the main loops, raise the legs and pull the material aside. Now lean the person forward and
pull sling clear.
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