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This demonstration uses the Hoyer Advance Lift and Hoyer Access Sling for transferring from a car seat. The bottom of the sling is completely open allowing easy access when applying to patient.
Transfer from Bed: | ||||||
If patient needs support and is in a Hospital Bed, raise any Side Rails and have patient hold onto rails. Raise the level of the bed to the highest position before moving the patient onto the sling. This will reduce strain on the caregiver's back. Also, when the patient is ready to be lifted, lower the side rail and the level of the bed, decreasing the distance the patient has to be elevated. Positioning the Lift for Use:
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![]() The SlingThe U-Sling is the most commonly used sling for transferring patient from bed. Consult the sling manual on how to fold the sling before placing under patient. Folding the sling makes for less work. These U-Sling wraps around the thigh and cross between the legs. This gives the patient a secure feel and prevents patient sliding out of the sling.Below is a diagram of a typical "Internet image" (see diagram 1) of a padded U-Sling. The image is meaningless if you do not have a visual of what this looks like when in actual use. See diagram 2 showing the patient in a comfortable seated position facing the attendant. Patient's feet can rest on the base of the lift. | ||||||
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Applying the Sling:
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How to Fit Sling From Lying Position |
Draw sheet roll the patient onto the sling, ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is at the base of the spine. |
![]() Bring the leg support straps up and between the client's legs and proceed as from the seated position, attaching to the shortest possible loops. If you are going to place the patient on a high bed it may be necessary to lower the patient onto an intermediate surface and adjust the strap length. |