Wealden Rehab AltoSlings S1010 Instructions For Use

Pronto-Fit sling
with Head Support
Instructions for use
Prior to use:
1. Ensure you are aware of the hoist
manufacturer's fitting instructions
2. Inspect the sling for wear and damage,
with particular attention being paid
to the body of the sling, webbings and
stitch lines.
3. If the sling is fitted with a head
support ensure the 2 head stays are
fitted in the head pockets.
4. If following inspection there is any doubt,
(points 1-3) the sling should be placed
aside and not used, then reported.
Safety
For the safety of the patient and
carer; before using the 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.
Check the sling before each use.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken
slings are unsafe and could result in
serious injury or death to the patient.
Destroy and discard worn slings.
Do not alter slings.
Never leave a patient unattended
whilst in a sling.
Washing Instructions
To avoid damage in laundering please
ensure any Velcro products are closed
prior to washing.
K
Mild soap solution (Not with bleach)
K
Temperatures up to 85˚C
K
Then rinse
K
Low tumble dry
Please note
In addition to the normal printed label the
safe working load and serial number is
now embroidered onto the slings centre
tab. Do not use this tab as a handle or as
lifting assistance.
AltoSlings by Balance Healthcare www.balancehealthcare.co.uk/alto
For assistance with sling application, or selection, call you local dealer or Balance Healthcare.
How to fit from a seated position
1 Place the sling behind the patient
ensuring that all handles and labels
are on the outside and visible. Feed
the sling down the back of the patient.
This should be at the base of the
spine, and positioned centrally to the
patients back. The sling should now lie
square across the patient's shoulders.
If you find this is either higher or
lower than the shoulder line, the
back of the sling may not have been
positioned deep enough, or the sling
size may need to be considered.
2 Raise each leg individually and
gradually feed the leg straps under
each leg, ensuring no fabric twists are
evident. Taking the strap from under
one leg feed the webbing through
the lower loop on the other leg. By
carrying out this arrangement, you
are ensuring comfort for the patient
during the lifting process.
3 With the sling now in place, attach
the desired loops to the hooks on
the spreader bar to replicate the
sitting position that the patient is in
whilst seated, the straps should be
positioned accordingly, subsequently
the tension on all four straps should
take at the same time,
4 Make sure that the loops selected
are the same on each side of the
sling and ensure that they are still
securely attached before lifting the
patient. The person can now be lifted
as required. To remove the sling, carry
out the fitting procedure in reverse.
Important – always peel the sling
away from the person – this avoids
skin friction.
Fitting instructions Pronto-Fit with Head Support, Issue 09/13