Invacare 9805P Manuel D’Utilisation

SECTION 5—ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS

Positioning the Contour Sling

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.

FIGURE 5.1 Positioning the Contour Sling

Center of Bed

Top Edge

of Sling

French Seams

(Facing the

assistant and Bed

Surface)

Bottom Edge

of Sling

DETAIL “B” - PREPPING PATIENT

DETAIL “D” - ROLLING PATIENT BACK

DETAIL “C” - ROLLING

PATIENT TO SIDE

DETAIL “A” - POSITIONING