Transfer With The Amputee Sling - Vancare VANDER-LIFT II B450 Operating Manual

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Transfer with the Amputee Sling

Patient Selection for Amputee Sling Transfer
Patients with a single below the knee amputation can generally be transferred with the
standard UNI-FIT SLING. Patients with two leg amputations can safely be transferred using
the VANDER-LIFT II™ and the AMPUTEE SLING. Patients with leg amputations should be
transferred in a half-sitting or lying position.
Determining the Correct Amputee Sling Size
While the patient is in bed, help the patient turn to his or her side. Select the sling that fits
from the top of the patient's head to:
a. The back of the knee (if the amputations are below the knee).
b. The bottom of the longest stump (if the amputations are above the knee).
Note the correct size sling on the patient's record. * If patients have special sling needs,
contact your VANCARE distributor and a sling can be ordered to meet their specific needs.
1) Make sure you understand which size sling and which method of connecting the sling to
the hanger bars is to be used to transfer the patient.
2) Inspect the VANDER-LIFT II™ and sling to make sure they are undamaged
and in good working order.
3) Make sure there is enough room in the patient's room to do the transfer. Move furniture
or other things that may be in the way. Make sure the required number of staff
members are present.
4) Position the patient on the AMPUTEE SLING with the stabilizing handles on the outside of
the sling and the bottom of the sling hem:
a. behind the knee (if the amputation(s) is/are below the knee)
b. at the level of the longest stump (if the amputations are above the knee)
5) Fasten the optional chest and thigh safety belts.
6) Move the VANDER-LIFT II™ into position with the hanger bar assembly so that it is:
a. about 15 inches in front of the patient at chin level, when the patient is seated.
b. About 15 inches above the patient's stomach, when the patient is lying down.
7) Open the base of the lift to its widest position.
8) Connect the AMPUTEE SLING to the hanger bar hooks with the patient in
a. A half-sitting or lying position (if the patient has unilateral or bilateral below the knee
amputations)
b. Lying position (if the patient has unilateral or bilateral above the knee amputations)
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