Invacare 9805P Owners Manual - Page 20
Positioning the Contour Sling, ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS
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SECTION 5-ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS Positioning the Contour Sling NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1. 1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and laying flat on his/her back. 2. Fold the sling in half (length-wise) and place the fabric sections of the sling beside the patient. NOTE: The sling french seams (uneven surface) will be against the bed surface and facing the assistant when folded. The opposite side of the fabric is smooth. After the sling is positioned for lifting purposes, the smooth side will be next to the patient. NOTE: The top edge of the sling fabric (nearest to the patient's head) should be slightly above the armpit level of the patient. NOTE: The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then be a few inches above the back of the patient's knee. 3. With both assistants holding the patient, push the folded sling under the patient without rolling him/her over. DETAIL "A" - POSITIONING Center of Bed Top Edge of Sling DETAIL "B" - PREPPING PATIENT French Seams (Facing the assistant and Bed Surface) Bottom Edge of Sling DETAIL "C" - ROLLING PATIENT TO SIDE DETAIL "D" - ROLLING PATIENT BACK FIGURE 5.1 Positioning the Contour Sling Portable Patient Lift and Sling 20 Part No 1024492