Slings, Introduction positioning the sling, Introduction – Activeforever Invacare Standard Patient Lift Sling User Manual

Page 15: Positioning the sling

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SECTION 5—USING DIVIDED LEG, UNIVERSAL HIGH, EASY-FIT, TOILETING, DRESS TOI-

LETING HIGH AND CRADLE ONE-PIECE STYLE SLINGS

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Patient Slings

SECTION 5—USING DIVIDED LEG,
UNIVERSAL HIGH, EASY-FIT,
TOILETING, DRESS TOILETING
HIGH AND CRADLE ONE-PIECE
STYLE SLINGS

Introduction

Divided Leg, Universal High, Easy Fit, Toileting, Dress Toileting High and Cradle Sling 
styles may be used for patients on which sling removal is more difficult. Support ranges 
from upper back to beneath the thighs. These slings can be positioned with the patient 
seated or lying flat.

FIGURE 5.1 Sling Styles

Positioning the Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to 
FIGURE 5.2 
and FIGURE 5.3 on page 16.

NOTE: Use the following method to easily 
move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.

ƽ WARNING

If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure

the wheel locks in place to prevent the

wheelchair from moving forward or

backwards.

1. Lock both rear wheel locks on the 

wheelchair.

FIGURE 5.2 Wheel Lock

Toileting

Easy-Fit

Divided Leg

Cradle

Universal High

Dress Toileting High

Wheel Lock

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