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Before using this Medical Device read this manual. If you are unable
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before attempting to use this product.
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Summary of Contents for Tuffcare Rhino P110
- Page 1 W W W . T U F F C A R E . C O M ATTENTION Before using this Medical Device read this manual. If you are unable to understand, contact your equipment provider for technical support before attempting to use this product. TUFFCARE, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RHINO_SLINGS ©...
- Page 2 Special care must be taken with people with disabilities who cannot cooperate while being lifted. Operation Instructions DO NOT move a person suspended in a sling any distance. Tuffcare’s Full Body Sling Spec ........4 Rhino patient lifts or the slings are NOT transport devices. They are Position Full Body Sling ........
- Page 3 Just as finding the right patient lift should be a well thought-out decision, on the outside of the sling from the knee to foot area. Our Tuffcare full choosing a sling to match relies on knowing what the patient needs.
- Page 4 Positioning the Full Body Sling UNIVERSAL SLINGS are designed for patients that are partially Top of Sling dependent and are able to hold their head up and maintain their upper body strength. The universal U sling wraps around the patient’s body and this will eliminate the need to pull or drag the sling underneath the patient’s body along with having a large opening to accommodate toileting Position Straps...
- Page 5 Shoulder of Sling upper body strength. Tuffcare universal mesh slings with headrest wraps around the patient’s body which will eliminate the need to pull or drag the Position Straps sling material underneath the patient’s body along with having a wide...
- Page 6 CLOSED LEG (OPEN) (CROSSOVER) Tuffcare’s Rhino Lift Swivel Bars have three hookup points per side. The middle hookup is used for slings that have three sets of When using the universal sling, the patient’s buttocks do not sit on top of straps per side or our hip lift strap or slings that use chains or the fabric.
- Page 7 Using Color Coded Straps Black All Tuffcare’s Rhino slings have four color coded hanging points on Purple the straps. Place the straps of the sling over hooks of the swivel bar. Match the corresponding colors on Green each side of the sling for an even lift of the patient.
- Page 8 Attaching Universal Toileting Sling Folding Sling in Preparation for Bed Lifting 1. Make sure the bottom edge of the sling is on the lower back above the buttocks and the patientʹs arms are outside the toileting sling. 2. Secure the toileting sling to the patient by buckling the belt. Universal type slings Full Body type slings 3.
- Page 9 Transferring Patient from Bed 4. Elevate the patient into a upright position by rising the head of the bed or by using pillows. 1. Carefully and gently roll the patient on their side. The sling seat should be folded lengthwise and placed under the patient so that the lower edge 5.
- Page 10 Returning Patient to Bed Transferring Patient from Wheelchair 1. Raise the lifter until the patient's buttocks is above the mattress. If the 1. Secure the wheelchair from rolling back by engaging both wheel locks patient can not be lifted above the bed try to lower the bed height, do not on the wheelchair.
- Page 11 Raise the Patient from the floor Transfer from Automobile 1. Roll the patient on their side and place the sling under the patient. 1. Park the automobile on a flat, smooth surface. Open the car door all the way. 2. Move the lifter over the patient. Next place 1 or 2 pillows beneath the patient's head and shoulders, preventing any possible strain or injury 2.
- Page 12 HIP LIFT SLING work with all standard patient lifters with T type hanging bar. Lift sling mounts onto patient’s arm or leg to perform lift of limb or hip with just one person. It can gently elevate the lower half of a patient’s body and give caregivers easy access for cleaning, changing, and care delivery needs.
- Page 13 Attaching Hip Lift Sling to Lift Black All Tuffcare’s Rhino slings have four color coded hanging points Purple on the straps. Place the straps of the sling over hooks of the swivel bar. Match the corresponding Green colors on each side of the sling for an even lift of the patient.
- Page 14 Mount second pair of hip lift sling below the knee if necessary. Warning! Tuffcare’s hip lift sling is for lifting of patient’s limb for temporary of treating or cleaning them. DO NOT use for transporting of patient- otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
- Page 15 It will accommodate patients who have weight bearing capacity along with head and neck control and are able to bend at the knees, hip and ankles. Our Tuffcare standing sling provides patient dependence along with effective easy transferring a patient from the bed to a toilet, shower chair or chair.
- Page 16 Positioning the Standing Sling Choosing the correct size Standing Sling by measuring the user’s waist, reference the belt length in size chart. Standing slings assist individuals that can support the majority of their own weight in a standing position. Multiple hook up points adjust to body sizes. Belt 1.
- Page 17 Medium 5’6” - 5’10” Tall 5’10” Tuffcare’s Rhino Stand-Up Lift’s lift arm has three attachment knobs per side. Use the above chart as a guideline to determine best attachment point. Warning! Do not move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the attachment points of the lift.
- Page 18 Attach Standing Sling Before lifting the patient, make sure that the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the standing sling. Check that the sling is properly connected Determine the best attachment point for the standing sling on each lift to the attachment points prior to lifting a patient.
- Page 19 Attach Buttock Strap Attach Transport Standing Sling Make sure the color coded strap sits flush against the attachment knob. Determine the best attachment point for the standing sling on each lift Loop the hanging strap on both end of the buttock strap on to the transport arm.
- Page 20 2. Laundering should always be done with dark colors. for resale). Tuffcare® warrants that it's proprietary Rhino Series patient lift slings will b e 3. Wash sling in water temperature not to exceed 180°F (82°C). free from defective workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) years following the date of original manufacture with the following exceptions: 4.
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