User manual Toileting Sling Plus 25080 & 25085 (mesh) The Human Care Toileting Sling Plus 25080 and the Human Care Toileting Sling Plus (mesh) 25085 are used primarily to take patients to the toilet. The slings have a reinforced back section and padding under the arms. The 25080 and 25085 slings can also be used to move patients to wheel chairs and moulded seats. The slings can be combined with the Human Care waist belt 25145/25146. The 25080 and 25085 slings are designed for two- and three-point suspension. Important! The process of lifting and moving a person always involves risks. Therefore, you must read the user manuals for the lift and the lifting equipment carefully. Always make sure that the lifting equipment you are using is intended for use with the lift. As a care provider, you are responsible for the patient's safety and you must know whether or not the patient will be able to cope with the lifting process. The sling must be designed and tested to meet the patient's specific needs. If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier. Human Care constantly improves and updates its products. We reserve the right to change the design of the products without prior notice.
Contents Safety instructions 2 Care and maintenance of the sling 2 Technical specifications 3 Lifting the patient from a lying position 4 Lifting the patient from a sitting position 5 Using the product with other equipment 6 Troubleshooting 6 Hints and tips 6 1
Safety instructions Important points to remember Carry out a careful visual inspection of the sling every time you use it. Check that the right sling is being used for the patient. The model, size and material must meet the patient's needs. Plan the moving and lifting process so that it is as safe as possible. Check that the sling is correctly attached to the lift when the lift straps are stretched. Check that the patient is sitting securely in the sling before starting to lift him/her. Check that the lift is in balance when moving, raising and lowering the patient. When moving the patient, it is important not to hold the lift belt, to prevent it from being damaged. The sling must only be used for lifting people. Periodic inspection A periodic inspection must be carried out at least every 6 months. See Human Care's periodic inspection log. Expected service life In normal use, the product is expected to have a service life of 1 to 5 years. The material, the washing process, the frequency of use and the load on the product all affect its service life. CE marking The sling is CE marked in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive. The CE mark is on the sling itself. Label information The label on the sling contains the following information. "This way up" arrow Picture showing the sling in use Item number Date of manufacture Serial number Washing instructions Production mark Product name/designation Maximum weight Manufacturer Batch Owner's name. Write the patient's name, for example, or another unique identifier. Barcode/EAN Care and maintenance of the sling Check the sling for wear and tear. It is important to check the fabric, the edging, the seams and the lifting straps. Damaged lifting equipment must not be used. For washing instructions, see the label on the sling. 2
Technical specifications Toileting Sling Plus 25080 Material: Polyester Edging: Polyester Maximum load: 250 kg Sizes: JS, JM, S, M, L, XL, XXL Accessories: Waist belt, item no. 25145/25146 Toileting Sling Plus net 25085 Material: Polyester mesh Edging: Polyester Maximum load: 250 kg Sizes: JM, S, M, L, XL Accessories: Waist belt, item no. 25145/25146 Item Item no. Size Colour code A B C Patient's weight* * The weights given are only guidelines and are not a substitute for individual tests. Discrepancies can occur. Max. load Toileting Sling Plus 25080-JS Junior small Purple 28 62 22 15-20 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25080-JM Junior medium Grey 30 69 26 20-35 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25080-S Small Red 35 75 30 30-60 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25080-M Medium Yellow 50 87 33 55-90 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25080-L Large Green 55 94 33 85-120 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25080-XL Extra large Blue 61 100 37 110-140 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25080-XXL Extra extra large White 62 112 41 140-200 kg 300 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25085-JM Junior medium Grey 30 69 26 20-35 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25085-S Small Red 35 75 30 30-60 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25085-M Medium Yellow 50 87 33 55-90 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25085-L Large Green 55 94 33 85-120 kg 250 kg Toileting Sling Plus 25085-XL Extra large Blue 61 100 37 110-140 kg 250 kg 3
Lifting the patient from a lying position 1 2 Lay the patient on his/her side. Position the sling so that the centre of the sling lines up with the patient's spine. Take note of the marking on the sling (outside up). Roll the patient over onto his/her other side and pull the sling through. Lay the patient on his/her back. If the bed is height-adjustable, it is a good idea to raise the head of the bed so that the patient is in a semi-sitting position. 3 4 Pull the leg sections through between the patient's legs. If the patient is being moved to the toilet, you can undo his/her trousers at this point. Lower the lift to the height of the patient's stomach. If required, you can thread the left leg section through the loop on the outside of the right leg section. Attach the leg section lifting straps to the leg hooks on the lift. Turn the lift around and attach the back section lifting straps to the lift bar. Hold the lift away from the patient's face with one hand as you raise it above the patient's head. Alternative: The sling can also be used for two-point suspension. In this case the loop on the right leg section is not used. Instead the leg sections are crossed. Pause in this position and check that all the lifting straps are securely attached to the hooks. Continue lifting the patient. It may be necessary to lower the bed slightly. Raise the patient's legs slightly while turning him/her away from the bed. If you are in the toilet, follow the instructions given in the section on lifting the patient from a sitting position. 4
Lifting the patient from a sitting position 1 2 Pull the sling down behind the patient's back. Take note of the marking on the sling (outside up). Pull the leg sections through to the front. 3 4 Pull the leg sections up between the patient's legs. Lower the lift to the height of the patient's stomach. If required, you can thread the left leg section through the loop on the outside of the right leg section. Attach the leg section lifting straps to the leg hooks on the lift. Turn the lift around and attach the back section lifting straps onto the lift bar. Hold the lift away from the patient's face with one hand as you raise it above the patient's head. Alternative: The sling can also be used for two-point suspension. In this case the loop on the right leg section is not used. Instead the leg sections are crossed. Pause in this position and check that all the lifting straps are securely attached to the hooks. Continue lifting the patient. It is a good idea to put your arm around the patient while you are moving him/her to create a greater sense of security. If you are in the toilet, you can pull the patient's trousers down as far as they will go while the patient is still sitting in the sling. Then lower the patient onto the toilet, lower the lift to the height of the patient's stomach and disconnect the leg sections. (If the patient can sit without support, remove the sling completely.) Raise the lift above the patient's head. Pull the patient's trousers right down. The patient can now sit on the toilet supported by the sling. 5
Using the product with other equipment The sling is designed for use with all Human Care's lifts and lift bars. Visit www.humancare.se for information about equipment and products. If you intend to use the sling with lifts made by manufacturers other than Human Care, refer to the current cooperation agreement published by HjälpmedelsCenter Väst and the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology (this applies only in Sweden). Combinations of equipment and products not recommended by Human Care can put the patient's safety at risk. The use of these combinations is at the user's own risk and liability. Troubleshooting Is the patient incorrectly positioned in the sling? If the patient is at risk of sliding out, the sling is not correctly fitted. If the patient is at risk of sliding out, the sling may be too large. If the patient is unbalanced when lifted, the instructions on the individual test log have not been followed or a new test needs to be carried out. If the sling is too small, this can be uncomfortable for the patient. The sling can cut into the patient's flesh and/or his/her back may not have enough support. Note: It is important that the right sling is used for each patient and that it is individually tested to ensure that it meets the patient's needs. Hints and tips Alternative connection method using leg support Note: An individual assessment of the patient's needs must always be carried out before choosing an alternative connection method. 1. Three point suspension: Thread the left leg section through the loop on the right leg section. Attach the leg section lifting straps to the leg hooks and the back section lifting straps to the lift bar. 2. Two-point suspension with crossed leg support: Thread the strap on one leg section through the strap on the other leg section before attaching them to the lift bar. 3. Two-point suspension with overlapping leg support: This method is suitable for lifting patients with an amputated leg, for example. Extension straps can be attached to the lifting straps to prevent the patient from leaning too far back in the sitting position. 4. Two-point suspension with separate leg support: Put the patient's legs in each leg section and attach the lifting straps to the lift bar. Note: This method increases the risk of the patient sliding out of the sling. 6
99585-User Manual Sling 25080-25085 Fabriksvägen 2, SE-245 34 Staffanstorp Sweden Tel. +46 (0)8 510 132 00 Fax +46 (0)8 665 35 10 www.humancare.se 99585-ENG Rev C (2012-03-22) 7