Summary of Contents for Cobalt Digital Inc SL-UNI-CL
- Page 1 SAFE SLING FITTING & USER INSTRUCTIONAL SAFETY GUIDE PROUD TO BE MANUFACTURING IN GREAT BRITAIN Medical grade slings, proudly manufactured in the United Kingdom to EN ISO 10535 Standards...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Clinician and carer notes Choosing the correct sling Accessories for consideration Sling label familiarisation Spreader bars Applying loop fitting slings Applying clip fittings Interchangeable slings statement Sling and hoist inspections Materials types Illustrative guides to fitting Line drawings of standard slings Positional transfer guide ©... -
Page 3: Clinician And Carer Notes
CLINICIAN AND CARER NOTES This document has been created in order to assist with the correct choice of sling and that the safe application is always adhered to. It is essential that all users read this document, prior to application of any Cobalt Health sling range. -
Page 4: Choosing The Correct Sling
CHOOSING THE CORRECT SLING FOR YOUR PA TIENT Choosing the correct sling for a patient is not guess work and an appropriate and thorough risk assessment must take place. It should be notes that if an incorrectly sized sling is used, this can cause a severe accident and potential death. - Page 5 Outer coloured binding denotes sling size NB: Sling Colour Guide is for Cobalt Health slings only and must not be assumed to be the same for any other manufacturer / suppliers. MAXIMUM WEIGHT EXPOSURE BY COLOUR Size Colour Maximum Weight T ested Small 220kg/35 stone Medium...
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Page 6: Accessories For Consideration
ACCESSORIES FOR CONSIDERA TION Head Section supports neck and head Buckle and Belt provides extra security in addition to velcro Presure reducing pockets, allow storage Dignity hoop through feed ensures the patients dignity and posture are maintained during lift Parasilk leg paddles ease application and reduce shear and friction ©... -
Page 7: Sling Label Familiarisation
SLING LABEL FAMILIARISA TION Our high definition, wash resistant, fully woven 90mm label is guaranteed to last the life time of the sling. cobalthealth.com.au Do not use any sling unless you have familiarised 02 8853 1100 yourself with the content below to ensure that 34/9 Salisbury Rd, you fully understand what it means, prior to use. -
Page 8: Spreader Bars
SPREADER BARS 3, 4 or 6-point Loop receiving Spreader Bars – Compatible to Loop slings only and NOT that of clip stud designs. This type of vertical or ceiling track hoist spreader bar can only be used on slings that have various loop type fitting as shown in image 1-3 below. -
Page 9: Applying Loop Fitting Slings
APPL YING LOOP FITTING SLINGS NB: Ensure that the carer reads each individual sling fitting instruction by design. Each sling and cut are different and as such have individual fitting instructions. This is provided as a guide only: Select colour loop webbing and apply both sides of the spreader bar (unless clinical condition determines otherwise via risk assessment. -
Page 10: Applying Clip Fittings
APPL YING CLIP FITTINGS NB: Ensure that the carer reads each individual sling fitting instruction by design. Each sling and cut are different and as such have individual fitting instructions. This is provided as a guide only. All respective sling user guides must be read prior to use and only by a qualified person. Offer the clip to the spreader bar stud at an angle as demonstrated. -
Page 11: Interchangeable Slings Statement
INTERCHANGEABLE SLINGS ST A TEMENT Slings are to be marked appropriately with • Naussica Medical France maximum weight capacity/product name/ • Arjo® / Huntleigh design/inspection/user and unique serial • The Helping Hand Company number per product. In accordance with • Chiltern Invadex LOLER, 6 monthly checks must take place and •... -
Page 12: Sling And Hoist Inspections
SLING AND HOIST INSPECTIONS Sling and hoist inspections to be carried out DO NOT USE / Destroy and discard if a pre-sling prior to each use: inspection demonstrates any similarities to the defects as shown below. 1. Ensure that the correct size and design of sling is selected for the patient (including maximum weight). -
Page 13: Materials Types
MA TERIALS TYPES AND WHEN TO USE THEM Padded Polyester provides comfort in leg areas/vulnerable. Mesh material for bathing and water rehabilitation purposes (quick dry). Polyester solid material – standard sling fabric for strength. Pressure reducing spacer material For pressure care consideration. Shear and friction reducing material –... -
Page 14: Illustrative Guides To Fitting
ILLUSTRA TIVE GUIDES TO FITTING How to fit a universal type sling from the floor/support surface How to fit a universal type sling from a seated position How to fit a stand assist type sling or belt from a seated position ©... -
Page 15: Line Drawings Of Standard Slings
LINE DRAWINGS OF ST ANDARD SLINGS Stand Aid Belt Stand Aid Belt With Back Support Contraindications: Do not use the Stand Aid Belt With Back Support and Stand Aid Belt as shown above on a standard hoist. These are stand assist products only. The Stand Aid Belt With Back Support is more applicable to those requiring support in the lower and central back areas during lift. - Page 16 LINE DRAWINGS OF ST ANDARD SLINGS Hammock/In Situ Sling Premium Toilet Sling The Hammock/In Situ is designed to accommodate those who have limited mobility and require maximum security throughout the lift and has some prerssure reduction when compared to other sling designs. The Premium Toilet sling is only to be used for toileting purposes.
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Page 17: Positional Transfer Guide
POSITIONAL TRANSFER GUIDE Preferred Application & When to Use Each Sling Design Key: Smiling face image indicates best practice/Sling application in each position Seated to Seated to Floor to recovery Stand assist Sling name Bed to seated toilet seated seat or bead item only ��...
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