Care & Independence COMFORT VALUE Series User Manual page 6

USER GUIDE: Universal Highback Sling
TM
COMFORT VALUE
3.2
FITTING IN THE SUPINE POSITION
Before you start, check that the sling is in a safe and clean condition and is the correct size and
model for the person to be transferred.
To prevent falls, always roll a person towards yourself, a wall or a bed rail. If in doubt about the
sling or its use please refer to page 2 of this guide.
3.2.1
Gently roll the person onto
their side.
Position the sling with the
aperture lined up with the
cocyx, then tuck it under them
so that the centre of the sling
aligns along their spine.
3.2.4
Gently roll the person onto
their back.
3.3 /
HEAD NECK SUPPORT
The integrated head support on the
can be rolled down and used as a neck support.
(CVU-HB)
3.2.2
Gently roll the person onto their
other side.
This will enable you to pull the
sling through under them
keeping the sling aligned along
their spine.
3.2.5
Pull the leg straps through
between the knees.
TM Highback slings
COMFORT VALUE
3.2.3
Once you have pulled the sling
through, lay it out flat.
3.2.6
The sling can now be connected
to the hoist for lifting.
Holding the leg strap with the
black modesty loop attached,
thread the other leg strap
through the modesty loop. (See
3.1.3)
Attach the leg lift and shoulder
lift straps to the hoist.
After checking the straps are
straight and nothing is tangled,
you can proceed to hoist.
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