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unfortunately sometimes patient Falls occur make
the patient comfortable by providing a pillow

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and blanket while caregivers gather the necessary
supplies to assist the patient back to bed safely

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consider bringing extra pillows
to kneel on and protect your knees

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an overhead or ceiling lift and full body
repositioning sling will also be needed

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while kneeling on pillows roll the patient to
one side and tuck the full body repositioning

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sling from head to toe always check the
tag for sling size and weight capacity

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it's important to compare the weight capacity
of the sling against the weight capacity of

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the lift and the weight of the patient to
ensure compatibility the tag should be at

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the head of the sling and facing away from
the patient's skin the made in the USA flag

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is on the patient side and shows the center of
the sling to assist with patient placement once

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the patient is centered on the sling guide the
overhead or ceiling lifts directly above the

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patient's midsection as the carry bar is lowered
make sure it is supported or held by one of the

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caregivers at all times lower the carry bar
four to six inches above the patient's chest

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the lifting straps on the sling are
then connected to the receiving hoax

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on the carry bar when working with a two-point
carry bar the sling may be pulled up under the

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patient's knees for ease of attachment start at
the patient's head and work down as the sling

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lifting straps are attached to the carry bar
make sure each strap is secure on the lifting

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hook the strap on each side should be attached
at the same length or color loop as you work

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down the sling once all straps are attached
slowly raise the patient four to six inches

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off the floor stop and check to ensure the
patient is secure before proceeding raise

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the patient to a comfortable working level for
caregivers to guide the patient back to the bed

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side rails on the bed should be down and
out of the way for ease of patient placement

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lower the patient on to the bed

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disconnect the sling straps from the carry bar

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straighten the sling under the patient to
prevent any bunching wrinkles or potential

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pressure areas lower the bed and
raise the appropriate side rails