Positioning The Contour Sling - Invacare 9805 Owner's Manual

SECTION 5—ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS

Positioning the Contour Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and laying flat on his/her back.
2. Fold the sling in half (length-wise) and place the fabric sections of the sling beside the
patient.
NOTE: The sling french seams (uneven surface) will be against the bed surface and facing the
assistant when folded. The opposite side of the fabric is smooth. After the sling is positioned for
lifting purposes, the smooth side will be next to the patient.
NOTE: The top edge of the sling fabric (nearest to the patient's head) should be slightly above the
armpit level of the patient.
NOTE: The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then be a few inches above the back of the
patient's knee.
3. With both assistants holding the patient, push the folded sling under the patient
without rolling him/her over.
DETAIL "A" - POSITIONING
Center of Bed
DETAIL "C" - ROLLING
PATIENT TO SIDE
Portable Patient Lift and Sling
Top Edge
of Sling
French Seams
(Facing the
assistant and Bed
Surface)
Bottom Edge
of Sling
FIGURE 5.1 Positioning the Contour Sling
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DETAIL "B" - PREPPING PATIENT
DETAIL "D" - ROLLING PATIENT BACK
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