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ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS
Positioning the Contour Sling (WITH Headrest)
(FIGURES 4 and 5)
ONE - PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS (Cont.)
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NOTE: The metal support MUST be positioned in
the sling angled towards the patient’s head for
proper support. The metal support can NOT be
positioned in the sling angled away from the
patient’s head. This will permit his/her head to
fall backwards.
1. Open the snap buttons on the back of the sling and
insert the metal support into the opening on each side.
Secure under the fabric with snap
buttons (FIGURE 4).
FIGURE 4 - HEADREST SLING AND
PATIENT POSITIONING
Positioning the Patient on the Sling (WITH
Headrest)
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2)
attendants (One [1] on each side of the bed) be
used when positioning the patient in a sling.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move
the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and
laying flat on his/her back (FIGURE 4).
2. If the patient is to roll to their LEFT-SIDE, then
elevate the patient's RIGHT KNEE until the right
foot is flat on the bed (FIGURE 4).
3. With an attendant on each side of the bed and up
against the mattress, the attendant on the left-hand
side of the bed will position his/her RIGHT-HAND
on the elevated KNEE and his/her LEFT-HAND
under the patient's RIGHT SHOULDER. The
attendant will slowly push on the knee and assist
with a slight lift of the shoulder and the patient will
easily roll onto their side.
4. Fold the top and bottom french seams of the sling
fabric (FIGURE 5).
NOTE: There will be a limit to the folding because
of the stiffness of the headrest.
5. With the patient on their side, push the fabrics of
the seat and back gently under them (FIGURE 5).
NOTE: The sling french seams (rough surface) will
be towards the bed surface and facing the
attendant. 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 patient’s head should be positioned in
the headrest just below the metal support for
maximum comfort.
NOTE: The upper edge of the back section should
be positioned at the armpit level and the lower
edge of the seat section positioned a few inches
above the back of the patient’s knees.
Snap Buttons
Snap
Button
Metal
Support
Snap
Button
Center
of Bed