Sling Application - Sitting In Chair Or Wheelchair; Sling Application - Lying In Bed Or Floor; Looping The Leg Sections Together - Invacare Easy-Fit Manual Del Usuario

Easy-Fit
1.2 Symbols
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or
property damage. See the information below for definitions
of the signal words.
WARNING! Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION! Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage or minor injury or both.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for
efficient, trouble-free use.
IMPORTANT indicates a hazardous situation that could
result in damage to property if it is not avoided.
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices.
The launch date of this product is stated in the CE
declaration of conformity.
Safe Working Load
Consult the user manual.
DO NOT exceed 95°C washing temperature.
DO NOT bleach.
Tumble Dry, Normal, Low Heat
DO NOT iron.
1.3 Intended Use
The Invacare®Easy-fit sling provides increased support for the heavily
dependent client.
The divided leg, allows easier application and also facilitates a good
hip position when coming to a sitting position.
The Easy-fit sling is easily applied in both sitting and lying position.
1.4 Service Life
All Invacare slings are guaranteed for one year. Expected service life
of the product is 1-5 years. Service life time varies depending on the
fabric, frequency of use, laundering practices, and weight carried.
2 Safety
2.1 General Guidelines
WARNING!
– DO NOT use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading and
understanding these instructions and any additional
instructional material such as user manuals, service
manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this
product or optional equipment. If you are unable to
understand the warnings, cautions or instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel before attempting to use this equipment -
otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
– Please check your sling on delivery. If the sling is not in
perfect condition, please contact your supplier.
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2.2 Safe Working Load
Solid
XS 1451101
S 1451102
M
1451103
L 1451104
XL 1451105
3 Usage
3.1 Sling application
WARNING!
– Slings should be checked regularly for wear and damage
(in accordance with each country's regulations).
NEVER use a damaged sling.
– If you are in any doubt, please do not attempt to use
the sling and seek the advice of a professional or your
supplier.
– Invacare recommends that a risk assessment is always
carried out by a professional prior to issuing lifting
equipment. Always choose the sling design and size
according to the client's weight, size and physical ability.
– Ensure that the client is not prone to spasm and there
has been a risk assessment completed to address the
possibility of forward pitching.
Sling application — Sitting in chair or wheelchair
1. Lean the client forward ensuring that he is well supported to
reduce risk of falling and to promote feelings of security.
2. Slide the sling down behind the back of the client in a central
position with the aperture apex aligned with the base of the spine.
3. Sit the client back against the sling. Figure 1.
4. Pass the leg support towards the front of the chair to each side
of the thigh and then pass each leg support under each thigh.
Figure 2.
Sling application — Lying in bed or floor
If the client is able to sit up from the bed or floor, this will
ease the application.
1. Lean the client forward ensuring that they are well supported to
reduce risk of falling and to promote feelings of security.
2. Slide sling down behind the back of the client in a central position
with the aperture apex aligned with the base of the spine.
3. Sit the client back against the sling. Figure 3.
Alternatively, if the client does not have sufficient trunk
control, roll the sling to mid-way point and roll the client
to one side to position the rolled up sling under the lifted
side. Ensure the center of the sling (green mark) is placed
centrally along the spine. Roll the client to the other side,
unroll the sling and roll the client back into position on
the sling. Figure 4.
4. One at a time, bend the knees, lift the legs and apply the sling
under the legs.
3.2 Application of the legs straps
Crossed legs straps
For maximum security, cross the legs straps or use the modesty strap.
This will reduce the risk of forward pitching and also maintain a better
alignment of the hips and lower limbs. Figure 5.

Looping the leg sections together

If the client is an amputee or feels this is more comfortable, each
individual leg strap can be placed under both legs. Ensure that the
Spacer
1451106 200 kg
1451107 200 kg
1451108 200 kg
1451109 200 kg
1451110 250 kg
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