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The procedure for lifting to and from the bath is in principle the same as for the bed. A special bathing sling is
used for this purpose. It is a net made of polyester and dries quickly.
The Poweo ® 150 hoist is not a water proof device: avoid exposure to water as the internal electronic
boards may be deteriorated by water or moisture.
Toileting
Toilet slings
It is positioned in the following way :
1. Insert the sling behind the patient's back with the
grey side away from him.
2. Fasten the belt firmly around the patient's waist.
3. Place the leg section over and down between the
thighs. Pull outwards from the inner part of the thighs.
Attach the 4
loops to the 4 points on the suspension, in the same
way as with the other slings.
Set the lifter close to the toilet and lower the patient
gently. The sling may be used during the entire
operation.
The inside leg section of the toilet slings are made so that the legs of the patient may be spread, they
thus must not be crossed in the same way as other slings.
The leg sections of the toilet sling are fitted to separate the legs
BATHING
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