HUMAN CARE 25005 Full Body Sling Net User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- HUMAN CARE
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25005 Full Body Sling Net
User Guide
25005 Full Body Sling Net
Important! This quick reference guide does not replace the user manual
which can be downloaded at
www.humancaregroup.com.
Read all instructions before use!
Understand Your Sling
- Sling height
- Aperture
- Sling width
- Leg straps
- Three position straps
Choose the Right Sling
- Trochanter to trochanter size: Measure side to back to side (at the bottom, not the belly).
- Measure back width.
- Measure back height for low back, shoulder and high back sling.
Always measure in the seated position.
Refer to the user manual for the nearest comparable size.
**SLING TOO LARGE
SLING TOO SMALL
Patient may slip out.
Patient may slip out. Condition may worsen.
This sling is suitable for**
| To and/or from a bed| | To and/or from a chair
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| To and/or from a floor (25005)| | Dressing/Undressing (25005)
Available Sizes
Suspension Options
Sling Features
Model #25010
• Reinforced legs, extra head support
• Suitable for patients who need full body support
• Reclined seating position| Model #25005
• High back and no reinforcements
• Wide opening between the legs
• Suitable for most lifts
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Safe Lifting Techniques
Check that the same color straps are used to achieve level
loading and that the loops are securely fastened in the carry bar hook.
Explain, if necessary, to the patient about the lift. Check
during the lift that the patient is comfortable. Look for non-verbal signs of
discomfort. Ensure their weight is evenly distributed between the straps. Make
sure the sling does not pinch or pull the patient’s skin at any point. 
Make
sure the patient will not slide out of the sling or tip backwards or forwards.
The sling should comfortably surround the patient being lifted.
While lowering a patient, using a gentle hand pressure to guide
the patient as the lift is moving towards the seating surface. Ensure patient
is in correct position for seating before lowering. Check the sling for signs
of wear or damage before using. If any signs of damage are present, do not use
the sling.
Plan the moving and lifting process to ensure it
is as safe as possible. If necessary, have two caregivers perform the
transfer.
Never leave a patient unattended in the sling!
Usage
Maximum weight capacity
661lb/300kg
Important! This sling has been designed and tested for indoor use with
one patient at a time and must only be used for transferring a person. This
product is not a swing.
Inspection
Six Month Inspection – The sling stitching must be checked tonsure that
the seams are intact. The fabric must be checked ensure it holds its shape and
is rigid. The label must be clear and legible.
Daily Inspection – Always inspect the sling for visible signs odamage
and/or wear before use.
General Care
Fabric Features
Polyester – 25010
Durable and easy to maintain
A durable, low-friction material that is easy to clean, apply and remove.
Polyester slings should not be left behind the patient and are ideal for
transfers from a chair or bed.
Polyester Net – 25005
Flexible and airy
A soft, thin material that breathes and dries quickly. This fabric has some
elasticity and can be left behind the patient in a chair or bed for a short
period of time. Polyester Net is ideal for bathing and showering.
Sling Positioning
Applying sling from a seated position
Stand behind or to the side of
the patient and hold the sling with the label facing up and away from the
patient. Have patient lean forward (assist if needed). Place sling behind
patient’s back. The bottom of the sling should be in line with patient’s
coccyx. Pull the leg sections through to the front of the patient. Raise each
leg and pull the leg strap under patient’s legs. Important! The leg straps
should surround the hips and be pulled to the same length on both sides!
Colour match the loops! Do not let the material fold under the patient!
Position legs (may be necessary to lift legs). Note: if lifting with a 2-point
or 4-point suspension, cross the leg straps. For a 3-point suspension, draw
one leg strap through the loop of the other leg strap. Lower the lift to the
height of the patient’s chest and affix the upper straps followed by the leg
straps, ensuring colors are matched. Hold the lift with one hand away from the
patient and slowly raise.
Applying sling from a supine position
Stand to side of patient and turn them to their side. Place the gathered sling
with the label towards the patient’s head end and facing up and away from
their skin.
Roll the patient on their back and gently pull
the gathered sling towards you with your palms up and knuckles towards the bed
to prevent skin shearing.
Bend the knee and pull the leg straps through and
around the leg.
Note: if lifting with a 2-point or 4-point suspension, cross the leg
straps. For a 3-point suspension, draw one leg strap through the loop of the
other leg strap. 
Important! The leg straps should surround the
hips and be pulled to the same length on both sides! Colour match the loops!
Do not let the material fold under the patient!
Lower the lift to the height of
the patient’s chest and affix the upper straps followed by the leg straps,
ensuring colours are matched. Hold the lift with one hand away from the
patient and slowly raise.
Positioning the legs
Divided position: To achieve this position, bring the leg supports up
between the thighs and thread one leg strap through the loop of the other in a
cross over style.
Divided relaxed position: To achieve this
position, bring the leg supports up between the thighs and attach the leg
straps to the center of the carry bar. Open position: To achieve this
position, bring the leg supports up between the thighs and attach the leg
straps to the end of the carry bar.
Closed position: To achieve this
position, pull one leg support, then the other under both thighs and attach to
the end of the carry bar.
Positioning the body
Upright position: To achieve this position,
use the short loops of the head and shoulder straps and the long loops of the
leg straps.
Reclined position: To achieve this position,
use the middle or long loops of the head and shoulder straps and the middle or
short loops of the leg straps.
Order of strap attachment
Important!
Shoulder loops should always be attached before the leg loops. Attaching the
leg loops first may cause risk of the patient sliding out if the lifting
process is started and all the straps are not secure.
Models: 25005, 25010
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99951, Rev 03, EN, Quick Reference Guide, Full Body Slings, January 2022