Hammock User Guide - Oct 2010
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1. person is being bathed showered CE Marking Declaration of Conformity Registered Manufacturer No CA003907 Prism UK Medical hereby declares that the Prism sling range meets the provisions of the European Union Council Directive 2007 47 EEC concerning medical devices and are classified as Class 1 devices in accordance with that Directive Hammock Sling Serial Number We hereby certify that the products listed above are manufactured labelled and packaged in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2007 47 EEC and conform in all aspects to the specification s relevant to them at the time of despatch and are CE marked in accor dance with Directive 2007 47 EEC Signed For Prism Medical UK SLING CARE LAUNDERING GENERAL Sensitive laundering of lifting slings will extend the service life of the product Con versely improper laundering will reduce the service life and possibly affect the strength and integrity of the sling To be avoided e use of bleach at washing particularly hypochlorite may cause structural damage e overheating the sling temperatures in excess of 100 may cause extreme shrinkage and structural damage Use of biological detergents is not recommended though this type of detergent has no detrimental effect on the sling the user s skin may be sensitive to any residue The use of fabric conditioners is not recommended Any hook amp loop fastenings should be closed prior to launder2. PRISM Prism Hammock Sling Range User Manual PRISM MEDICAL UK Ee Prism Hammock Sling Application The Hammock sling provides maximum support to the sacral area and is used in cases where the Universal Sling is unsuitable because the individual has poor lower body tone It can be used to transfer from the seated to recumbent position or from recumbent to seated The person must be assessed by a competent person who must be fully trained in the suitability application and fitting of the sling Carers should always be trained in the use of hoists and slings This sling is usually used in a divided leg position however can be used in a cross over position for amputees or other people following an accurate risk assessment Sling Inspection All Prism slings are manufactured to meet and exceed the requirements of BS EN 10535 2006 Slings should be inspected prior to use and after washing Damaged or badly worn slings should be discarded The label on the sling contains vital information to identify the sling if any part of the label becomes illegible then it must be removed from service and replaced The sling should be visually inspected with regard to the following items Any signs of damage i e Cuts frays tears burns to the sling straps Any signs of stitching becoming undone on any part of the sling Any signs of the fabric being stretched tearing or undue wear Any signs of discolouring or bleaching on the materi
3. al Is the sling complete e All straps present stiffeners in place where applicable etc Label clearly legible Compatibility The issue of sling compatibility with various manufacturers hoists has been a concern for specifiers for a number of years an issue that is compounded by the increased number of companies supplying hoists and slings Some hoist sling manufacturers will state that only slings manufactured by them can be used on their hoists and vice versa This is their policy only and is NOT a legal requirement A risk assessment must still be completed even if the same manufacturer of hoist and sling are to be used and the specifier simply has to state that the carry bar is of a similar design and that the sling manufacturer has author ised its use on it A comprehensive list is available separately and your local agent will be able to provide assistance with compatibility issues Maximum Load Safe Working Load S W L The maximum load for the sling is clearly marked on the label of the sling The maximum load will also be displayed on the hoist and any detachable elements of the hoisting system DO NOT exceed the maximum load stated on any of the equipment Sling Dimensions All dimensions have a tolerance of 20mm Hoisting from a chair Note The person to be transferred shall be referred to as the person L M Introduce the sling by sliding it down betwe
4. en the chair backrest and the person s back until the top of the commode aperture reaches the base of the spine If the sling can not be in troduced from behind apply the sling in a posi tion level with the person Leave the sling half way down the persons back at this stage don t bring the sling to shoulder level Cross strap A through the loop at the base of strap B Pass strap C through loop A and pass strap D through loop B Now raise the top of the sling level with the person s shoulders The fitting of the sling is now complete Bring the leg sections along side the person s thighs and pull lightly to ensure that they are of equal length Using good manual handling techniques raise the persons leg and feed the leg sections under the person s thighs The four straps should now be attached to the carry bar hooks Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps and ensure that they are still securely attached The person can now be lifted as required To remove the sling carry out the fitting procedure in reverse Important always peel the sling away from the person this avoids skin friction and movement To remove the sling carry out the fitting procedure in reverse Important always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement Hoisting from a lying position gt x Using good manual handling techniques roll the person towards you so that they are positioned on their
5. ht Type of Sling Sling Straps Coloured loop Options Head Support Option Adjust slider to suit the persons head position Shoulder Loop White LJ Orange O Lilac Blue black O E Leg loop Yellow LI Green O Brown L Other LI Navy inner leg strap does NOT attach direct to the carry bar at any time Comments If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment please contact Prism Medical UK or your local authorised dealer PRISM MEDICAL UK gt Unit 1 Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate St Asaph Avenue Kinmel Bay Rhyl Denbighshire LL18 5JA Tel 44 0 845 409 2000 www prismmedical co uk info prismmedical co uk This document conforms to BS EN ISO 10535 2006 Requirements
6. ing to avoid the hook side damaging the sling or other items laundered with it GENERAL SOILING The sling should be laundered with soap or detergent at 50 C on a standard domestic cycle DISINFECTION The sling should be laundered to ensure a period at temperature of 10 minutes at 65 C 3 minutes at 72 C Following NHS guidelines extra time should be added to ensure thorough mixing of hot water through the wash load It may be that available equipment does not allow the required level of temperature control The sling may be washed on a 90 C wash cycle though it is likely that some moderate shrinkage and or colour bleed will occur DRYING Slings will air dry quite quickly in a warm room Slings should not be placed over radiators or convectors Slings may be CAREFULLY tumble dried on a cool 60 C setting and short cycle The sling should be checked at intervals not exceeding 5 minutes Do not allow the sling to overheat The sling should last in excess of 5 years if the above guidelines are adhered to All Prism slings have a manufacturers guarantee of 12 months Care Plan Information All slings in the Prism range have space on the labels to record the clients name Each sling has unique individually colour coded lifting loops which helps maintain good lifting practice The loop options facilitate variable positions from sitting to recline Date of Assessment FIM Score Clients Name Approx Weig
7. s Uses Standard Slings Poly The sling is made from a close knit polyester material and has nylon ripstop material to the outer side of the leg sections to aid the fitting of the sling This is a general purpose sling and can be used for sitting and recumbent trans fers between chairs beds baths changing beds W C s etc Custom Built Slipfit The sling is made from a nylon ripstop parachute style material and has been designed to be easily fitted and removed It is especially suited to situations where the client has limited ability to be moved to aid fitting the sling i e tight fitting chairs This is a general purpose sling as the Poly but cannot be used in a bath as it will retain water around the client when being hoisted Spacer The sling is made from knitted polyester spacer fabric that is manufactured with an air gap internally The material stretches slightly in all directions and moulds perfectly to the shape of the person being hoisted This is a general purpose sling that be used as the Poly but has the added benefit of being suitable to be left in position if required subject to risk assessment and monitoring of pressure risks Mesh The sling is made from a polyester net material and has a non absorbent foam in the leg sections The inner surface of the leg sections has a close knit polyester covering for patient comfort This sling is designed specifically for bathing and can be left in place whilst the
8. side To introduce the sling roll half of the sling up underneath itself so that when the person is rolled onto their opposite side the sling can be unrolled until it is flat Use the centre markers to ensure the base of the back section is in line with the base of the person s spine Ensure that handle loops are to the outside The four straps should now be attached to the carry bar hooks Raise the carry bar just enough to tension the straps and ensure that they are still securely attached The person can now be lifted as required Pass the leg section under and up between the thighs Ensure that as much section as possible is pulled under the leg and that all creases are eliminated to achieve maximum comfort Cross strap A through the loop at the base of strap B Pass strap C up through strap A and pass strap D through strap B The fitting of the sling is now complete __ Hoisting from the floor Before commencing procedure introduce a pillow to protect the person s head from the hoist Follow the procedures 1 2 as above Before undertaking stage 3 when using a mobile hoist introduce the hoist by coming in from behind the head of the person where possible Important ensure brakes are on Procedure 3 can now begin To remove the sling carry out the fitting procedure in reverse Important always peel the sling away from the person to avoid skin friction and movement Prism Hammock Sling Material Variant
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