Positioning the Contour Sling

SECTION 5—ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS

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

DETAIL “B” - PREPPING PATIENT

Center of Bed

Top Edge

of Sling

French Seams

(Facing the

assistant and Bed

Surface)

Bottom Edge

of Sling

DETAIL “C” - ROLLING	DETAIL “D” - ROLLING PATIENT BACK
PATIENT TO SIDE

FIGURE 5.1 Positioning the Contour Sling

Portable Patient Lift and Sling

Part No 1024492

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Invacare 9805P manual Positioning the Contour Sling

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