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WARNING • JOERNS RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE HOYER SLINGS. Hoyer brand slings are approved by Joerns for use on Joerns brand lifts. Slings used on Joerns brand lifts, including Hoyer lifts, must be approved by Joerns. • For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be conducted to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been determined for the patient.
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Hoyer ® English Limb Sling Introduction The Limb Sling is designed to assist with the elevation and support of a patient’s arm or leg to facilitate examination, care or treatment of wounds. It may also be used to assist in the application of a lifting sling.
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Hoyer ® English Limb Sling How to Use the Limb Sling at the Bed WARNING DO NOT leave a patient unattended when their limb(s) are elevated. For double limb support, two limb slings can be used. Each sling is attached to opposite sides of the spreader bar as shown.