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Boss Slings
Re-adjusting the support strap
If the Bos Sling requires adjusting this is best
carried out while the patient is sitting. The support
strap can be adjusted during the standing position
but extra help is required to hold the patient safely
while the strap adjustment is being carried out.
The retainer tape holds the support strap in place
but allows it to be adjusted and pulled further under
patients who require more support. It also prevents
the support strap from being positioned too far
under and taking all the patients weight.
Walking Practice
When the patient is in the standing position, loosen
the support strap as shown. This will give the
patient freedom of movement and allow the
Bos Sling to rest below the buttocks, ready to offer
more support if the patient falls.
If the patient should fall, the support strap and
kneepad will offer more support to the patient until
a chair can be placed under them.
Refer to the Encore Operating Instructions for a full
explanation of walking practice.
The Bos Sling can also be used on the Chorus with
its Loop ‘n’ Lock system for standing only.
Removing the Bos Sling.
After lowering the patient undo the loop and lock as
you would with the standard sling. Slacken off the
support strap, slide the strap in stages away from
the patient and remove.
Product Care
Refer to Slings document MAX01520.INT.
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