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Fitting Optional Support Strap
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• Check sling weight capacity for the patient being lifted. Do not exceed maximum safe
working load.
• Review following procedures carefully prior to attempting lift. Call with any questions.
• Position the sling around the buttocks of the patient. This sling is designed to support the
middle and lower part of the body.
• Attach the sling strap to the lower "pig tail" "A" on the boom of the Stand Assist lift as in
Diagram 1. Bringing the other side around the back of the patient's buttocks (to fit like a park
swing) and attach lower "pig tail" "B".
• Position sling so it gives the greatest support to middle and lower part of the patient
being lifted.
• Notice in Diagram 2 that the Buttock strap MUST be used with the Stand Assist sling.
These slings are designed to compliment one another in providing the greatest comfort and
security for the patient being transferred.
• Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift.
• Proceed with lift and transfer as in Diagram 3.
Lifting Hints
• Prior to beginning a lift, have the patient lean slightly back and look at a 45 degree angle to
the ceiling; this help position the sling; this is recommended only at the start of lifting.
• Try the sling straps in various color positions to establish best fit.
• Always insure the same color straps on each side are attached to lift.
• Should patients have a larger girth in mid section or back side area try the optional buttock
strap to help with initial lift leverage.
• Remember this lift is designed for pivot transfers and it is not necessary to lift to full upright
position; as long as the patients body clears the bed or the chair and vice versa, you can
move the lift and place patient in new position.
It is not uncommon for the strap to loosen and drop down as lift proceeds.
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a b DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2&3
Lift and Transfer from Bed
• Fit sling as described in "Fitting Medline Stand Assist Sling".
• Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift.
• Position patient's feet on the footplate and knees against the knee pad.
• Lock the castors on the lift.
• Attached the sling straps to the hooks.
• Have the patient's hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the handles,
have them hold their arms around the chest.
• Press the "UP" button on the hand control.
• Before the patient's body has lifted from the bed, stop and make sure the sling is secured
and patient's knees are against the knee pad.
• The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms. If not, adjust the sling
and try another loop option to release pressure.
• Press the "UP" button until the patient's body has completely left the bed.
• Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full
standing position.
• Unlock castors, close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
• Lock castors before lowering.
• Lower the patient to the object intended.
• To lift patient in a standing position, continue to lift until the patient's knees are locked in a
standing position.
• At the standing position, patient's knees may move away from the knee pad.
• Close the base, and pull the lift away from bed.
• Lower the patient to the object intended.
• Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the object intended.
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