Section 5-Using Divided Leg, Universal High, Easy-Fit, Toileting, Dress Toileting High And Cradle One-Piece Style Slings; Introduction; Positioning The Sling - Invacare STANDARD Series Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—USING DIVIDED LEG, UNIVERSAL HIGH, EASY-FIT, TOILETING, DRESS TOI-
LETING HIGH AND CRADLE ONE-PIECE STYLE SLINGS
SECTION 5—USING DIVIDED LEG,
UNIVERSAL HIGH, EASY-FIT,
TOILETING, DRESS TOILETING
HIGH AND CRADLE ONE-PIECE
STYLE SLINGS

Introduction

Divided Leg, Universal High, Easy Fit, Toileting, Dress Toileting High and Cradle Sling
styles may be used for patients on which sling removal is more difficult. Support ranges
from upper back to beneath the thighs. These slings can be positioned with the patient
seated or lying flat.
Universal High Toileting
Divided Leg Cradle
Easy-Fit Dress Toileting High
FIGURE 5.1 Sling Styles

Positioning the Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 5.2 and FIGURE 5.3 on page 16.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily
move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
WARNING
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure
the wheel locks in place to prevent the
wheelchair from moving forward or
Wheel Lock
backwards.
FIGURE 5.2 Wheel Lock
1. Lock both rear wheel locks on the
wheelchair.
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Part No 1023891-K Patient Slings