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When all four loops are hooked onto the suspension,
raise the patient carefully. If the user is in a hospital
bed, raising the head will help, so will lowering the
bed before actually lifting the patient.
Repositioning the patient may be needed to ensure
that a safe and comfortable sitting position is attained
as the user is raised, for this, you can use the handle
on the back of the sling.
Setting the patient down onto the bed
Raise the patient until his buttocks are just above the
mattress. Lift the user's legs and turn him so he faces the
lifting column. Once away from the bed, and if possible,
lower the patient so that his feet rest on the chassis.
Lift the patient until his sacrum is just above the bed.
Approach with the lifter while being careful of the
patient's feet.
Centre the patient over the bed and turn him so that his
feet point to the foot end of the bed. Lower the patient
carefully, it may be necessary to hold his head.
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