Cressy Sling User Guide - 01.2013
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1. PRISM Prism Cressy Sling a User Manual PRISM MEDICAL UK SS Prism Cressy Sling The Prism Cressy sling has been designed in conjunction with the M amp H team at Derbyshire CC The continuous shoulder to hip strap allows flexibility in movement should a spasm occur and the person goes into abduction Application The Cressy Sling provides maximum support to the sacral area It can be used to transfer from the seated to recumbent position or from recumbent to seated The person must be assessed by a competent person who must be fully trained in the Suitability application and fitting of the sling Carers should always be trained in the use of hoists and slings Sling Inspection All Prism Slings are manufactured to meet and exceed the requirements of BS EN 10535 2006 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons Requirements and test methods Slings should be inspected prior to use and after washing Damaged or badly worn slings should be discarded The label on the sling contains vital information to identify the sling if any part of the label becomes illegible then it must be removed from service and replaced The sling should be visually inspected with regard to the following items e Any signs of damage i e Cuts frays tears burns to the sling straps Any signs of stitching becoming undone on any part of the sling Any signs of the fabric being stretched tearing or undue wear Any signs of discolouri2. Any hook amp loop fastenings should be closed prior to laundering to avoid the hook side damaging the sling or other items laundered with it GENERAL SOILING The sling should be laundered with soap or detergent at 50 C on a standard domestic cycle DISINFECTION The sling should be laundered to ensure a period at temperature of 10 minutes at 65 C 3 minutes at 72 C Following NHS guidelines extra time should be added to ensure thorough mixing of hot water through the wash load It may be that available equipment does not allow the required level of temperature control The sling may be washed on a 90 C wash cycle though it is likely that some moderate shrinkage and or colour bleed will occur DRYING Slings will air dry quite quickly in a warm room Slings should not be placed over radiators or convectors Slings may be CAREFULLY tumble dried on a cool 60 C setting and short cycle The sling should be checked at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes Do not allow the sling to overheat The sling should last in excess of 5 years if the above guidelines are adhered to All Prism slings have a manufacturers guarantee of 12 months Notes Care Plan Information All Prism Cressy Slings have space on the labels to record the clients name Each sling has unique individually colour coded lifting loops on the outer leg straps which helps maintain good lifting practice The loop options facilitate variable pos
3. in position if required subject to risk assessment and monitoring of pressure risks CE Marking Declaration of Conformity Registered Manufacturer No CA013248 Prism UK Medical hereby declares that the Prism Sling Range meets the provisions of the European Union Council Directive 2007 47 EEC concerning Medical Devices and are classified as Class 1 Devices in accordance with that Directive Prism Cressy Sling Serial Number We hereby certify that the products listed above are manufactured labelled and packaged in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2007 47 EEC and conform in all aspects to the specification s relevant to them at the time of despatch and are CE Marked in accordance with Directive 2007 47 EEC Signed For Prism Medical UK SLING CARE LAUNDERING GENERAL Sensitive laundering of lifting slings will extend the service life of the product Conversely improper laundering will reduce the service life and possibly affect the strength and integrity of the sling To be avoided e Use of bleach at washing particularly hypochlorite may cause structural damage e Overheating the sling temperatures in excess of 100 may cause extreme shrinkage and structural damage Use of non biological detergents is not recommended especially Fairy Non Bio as these types of detergent contain bleaching agents that can degrade the strength of the sling The use of fabric conditioners is not recommended
4. for Client Comfort Navy Blue Inner Leg Loops These loops must NOT be attached directly to the carry bar on the hoist All dimensions have a tolerance of 20mm Hoisting from a chair Note The person to be transferred shall be referred to as the person the persons back don t drape over the persons shoulders y gt l AW 4 ya N A 4 1 i I f f FF f gt ra gt Pu si ni i d 4 ER u 2 LS LT Du 2 J V 4 3 Using g sections should be the same raise the persons leg and feed the leg length and come through in the same sections under the persons thighs position on the clients thighs Ensure that the leg material is flat without any creases lt i an I 4 Er SF i i Un B f sa Attach the Outer Leg Straps and the Raise the carry bar just enough to Shoulder Straps to the Carry Bar tension the straps and ensure that they NOTE The Inner leg loops and white are still securely attached linking loop must NOT be attached to the carry bar The person can now be raised and transferred To remove the sling carry out the fitting procedure in reverse Important always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement Notes The above techniques are for guidance only and you must comply with your local policies e If in doubt consult your moving and handling advisor Hoisting from a lying position Using
5. good manual handling techniques Raise the persons leg if possible and roll the person towards you so that they feed the leg sections under the person s are positioned on their side Tolthighs Ensure that the leg material is flat introduce the sling roll half of the sling without any creases Repeat to both up underneath itself so that when the sides Both leg sections should be the person is rolled onto their opposite side same length and come through in the the sling can be unrolled until it is flat same position on the clients thighs Use the centre rear panel on the back Pass the Navy Blue Inner Leg Loop section to ensure that the sling is in line through the White Linking Loop with the persons spine Ensure that handle loops are to the outside de Pass the Outer Leg Straps through the If using a profile bed profile the bed to a Inner Leg Loops Sitting position Ease the back section upwards to ensure that there are no creases in the back section A Zu Connect the outer leg straps and the Raise the carry bar just enough to shoulder straps to the carry bar tension the straps and ensure that they The person can now be raised and transferred Hoisting from the floor Before commencing the manoeuvre introduce a pillow to ensure the client is comfortable Follow the procedures as above to fit the sling If using a mobile hoist introduce the hoist using the method approved in your local area so that the carry ba
6. itions from sitting to recline D O B Date of Assessment Clients Name Approx Weight Type of Sling Sling Straps Coloured Loop Options Outer Leg Strap Blue Black LI Green Yellow U Red U Inner Leg Loop Loop Position 1 LI Loop Position 2 L Linking Loop Loop Position 1 LI Loop Position 2 LU Comments lf you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment please contact Prism Medical UK or your local authorised dealer Registered UKAS Approved code SSO ace UKAS Prism Medical UK Unit 4 Jubilee Business Park Jubilee Way Grange Moor Wakefield WF4 4T D PRISM MEDICAL UK Tel 44 0 845 409 2000 www prismmedical co uk info prismmedical co uk This document conforms to BS EN ISO 10535 2006 Requirements
7. ng or bleaching on the material Is the sling complete i e all straps present stiffeners in place where applicable etc Label clearly legible Compatibility The issue of sling compatibility with various manufacturers hoists has been a concern for specifiers for a number of years an issue that is compounded by the increased number of companies supplying hoists and slings some hoist sling manufacturers will state that only slings manufactured by them can be used on their hoists and vice versa This is their policy only and is NOT a legal requirement A risk assessment must still be completed even if the same man ufacturer of hoist and sling are to be used and the specifier simply has to state that the carry bar is of a similar design and that the sling manufacturer has authorised its use on it A comprehensive list is available separately and your local agent will be able to provide assistance with compatibility issues Maximum Load Safe Working Load SWL The maximum load for the sling is clearly marked on the label of the sling The maximum load will also be displayed on the hoist and any detachable elements of the hoisting system DO NOT exceed the maximum load stated on any of the equipment Sling Dimensions Continuous A Shoulder Strap N Integral Removable Neck Roll Blue Black on spacer Green Yellow Red Outer Leg Straps PA if Binding Removed if From Outer Edge gt i F Fa
8. r is positioned correctly above the client Connect the sling as shown above ensuring that all checks are completed and hoist the person To remove the sling carry out the fitting procedure in reverse Important always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement Notes The above techniques are for guidance only and you must comply with your local policies If in doubt consult your moving and handling advisor Sling position The persons position can be adjusted by simply using a different coloured loop on the outer leg straps The continuous shoulder strap will self adjust Person in a semi reclined position using Person in a full reclined position using the Yellow loop the Red loop Prism Cressy Sling Material Variants Uses Standard Slings Poly The sling is made from a close knit polyester material and has nylon rip stop material to the outer side of the leg sections to aid the fitting of the Sling This is a general purpose sling and can be used for sitting and Recumbent transfers between chairs beds baths changing beds WC s etc The sling is made from knitted polyester spacer fabric that is manufactured with an air gap internally The material stretches slightly in all directions and moulds perfectly to the shape of the person being hoisted This is a general purpose sling that can be used as the Poly but has the added benefit of being suitable to be left
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