Positioning The Standard Style Sling - Invacare STANDARD Series Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Positioning the Standard Style Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily
move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. With an attendant on each side of the
bed and up against the mattress, the
attendant on the right-hand side of the
bed will elevate the left knee and
position his/her left-hand on the
elevated knee and his/her right-hand
under the patient's left shoulder, slowly
push on the knee and assist with a
slight lift of the shoulder and the
patient will easily roll onto their side.
Refer to Detail "A".
2. Put the standard style sling onto the
mattress.
NOTE: The upper edge of the back section
should be positioned slightly above the armpit
level and the lower edge of the seat section
positioned a few inches above the back of the
patient's knees Refer to Detail "A".
3. Roll the patient onto his/her back.
4. Pull the sling across the mattress until
smooth.
NOTE: The patient should be approximately
centered on the sling section. Refer to Detail "B".
NOTE: The sling is now ready to be attached to
the chain or strap. Refer to Attaching the Chains
or Straps to the Standard Style Sling on page 10.
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SECTION 3—USING THE STANDARD STYLE SLING
FIGURE 3.2 Positioning the Standard Style
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DETAIL "A"
DETAIL "B"
Sling
Patient Slings