User manual AmpHBSling EN INT
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1. CE AmpH BSling Manual English SystemRoMedic Max load 300kg 660Ibs AMpHBSling is easy for the caregiver to apply and it gives the patient a feeling of security It features leg sections which means that the patient does not sit on the sling Instead the sling provides support from the tailbone up over the head and under the legs AMpHBSling has been designed for the most common lifting situations even where a sling without separate leg sections is preferred e g when lifting a patient with high double leg amputations SystemRoMedic includes a wide range of functional comfortable high quality slings that can be adapted for different types of lifting and for patients with different needs The slings are available in several different materials and in sizes from XXS to XXL All models are safe and very easy to use and are rated for lifting patients weighing up to 300 kg The choice of model and material depends on the patient s needs and the transfer situation E D Functional inspection Visual and mechanical inspection Check the condition and function of the sling regularly Always inspect the product after laundering Check to ensure that seams and material are free from damage Check to ensure that fabric is not worn or faded Apply load to the device and check to ensure that clasps handles etc withstand heavy load If there are signs of wear the product must be discarded i Always read the manual Alway2. s read the manuals for all assistive devices used during a transfer Keep the manual where it is accessible to users of the product Do not leave the patient unattended during a transfer situation To prevent discomfort and the risk of the patient sliding out of the sling trial fit the sling carefully First apply the sling s back loops to the slingbar and then apply the leg support loops Use a slingbar that has been tested The lowest allowable safe working load always determines the safe working load of the assembled system Always check the safe working loads for the lift and accessories before use Contact your dealer if you have any questions H handicare Manual no 646 En ver 1150429 Application of the sling when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair chair or in bed Removal of th oe 7 a 1 Hold the sling in one hand and place your other hand in the pocket at the lower edge of the sling This is easier if the patient leans forward or can be helped to lean forward slightly Guide the sling down behind the patient s back by sliding it along the back of the chair wheelchair or along the bed ideally to the tailbone The mid section of the sling should follow the patient s spine 2 Take care to guide the sling down to the patient s hips Do this by pushing the sling into the space in the back corners of the wheelchair seat 3 Pull the leg supports out along the outside of the thighs Sit facing
3. ssary Withstands high laundry temperatures Care of the product TaN Do not use rinsing agent wO a0 Read the product label o zd amp XX i ic cia 60 85 C tumble drying 140 185 F Size information Slings can often be used for both 2 and 4 point suspension It is essential to ensure that the width of the slingbar is appropriate for the sling size and the patient s status and capacity Use patient specific slings to ensure safety and hygiene Size S Red M Yellow L Green XL Purple Rec user bs 77 132 110 176 154 242 220 286 weight kg 35 60 50 80 70 110 100 130 Sling overall inch 35 5 38 39 5 39 5 height cm 90 97 100 100 Sling seat inch 14 5 17 5 19 5 23 5 measurement cm 37 45 50 60 Contact your local distributor if you have any questions about the product and its use See www handicare com for a complete list of distributors Always make sure that you have the right version of the manual The most recent editions of manuals are available for downloading from our website www handicare com Handicare AB Maskinv gen 17 Tel 46 0 8 557 62 200 Internet www handicare com SE 972 54 Lule Fax 46 0 8 557 62299 E mail info handicare se 9 handicare SWEDEN
4. t the patient s back and place the leg supports between the patient s knees when he she is turned towards you and then pull them forward when the patient is lying on the sling 3 Turn the patient back onto the sling and pull out the back section and leg support The leg supports are now overlapped under the patient 4 Pass the leg support through the guide loops on the edge of the sling Start raising the slingbar and then stop to ensure that everything is as it should be before lifting the patient from the underlying surface Turn the patient towards you and fold the sling in under the patient so that the fabric slides towards you when you pull it out after you have turned back SystemRoMedic MANUAL Alternative applications of the sling s leg supports 1 The leg supports are placed overlapped under the legs and passed through the guide loops at the edge of the sling 2 Turn the patient towards you and fold the sling in under the patient so that the fabric slides towards you when you pull it out after you have turned back the patient 3 You can even choose not to cross the leg supports Note however that this entails a risk that the patient might slide out of the sling Not recommended for those with leg amputation at the knee or higher up Material Polyester Durable material with low friction Withstands high laundry temperatures Polyester net An airy material that can be left under the patient if nece
5. the patient and pull the lower edge of the leg support so that the sling slides into place around the hips Light pressure against the patient s knees prevents him her from sliding forward in the chair 4 After checking to ensure that the leg supports are of equal length on both sides place them under the patient s thighs Normally both leg sections are placed under both of the patients thighs Pass the leg support through the guide loops on the edge of the sling Start raising the slingbar and then stop to ensure that everything is as it should be before lifting the patient from the underlying surface Fold the leg support and allow it to slide under itself when you pull it out at the outside of the thigh Then pull the sling up behind the patient s back MANUAL SystemRoMedic Application of the sling when the patient is lying in bed on a stretcher or on the floor 1 Turn the patient towards you Place the sling so that the product label is facing the underlying surface and the sling s mid section follows the spine The upper edge of the sling s back section should be at shoulder height and the lower edge level with the tail bone Place the edge of the sling as far in under the patient as possible Push the back section loop under so that you can reach it once you have turned the patient back onto the sling 2 To reduce the number of application steps you can fold the back section up agains
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