HOVER
SLING
®
USER MANUAL
12
Rev B
HSManual
Instructions for Use as a Sling
Placing HoverSling – Patient in Bed
1. Position patient
Option 1– Place the HoverSling underneath patient using log-
rolling technique with the apex of the sling’s horseshoe at the
coccyx of the patient� Elevate the head of the bed�
Option 2 – Elevate the head of the bed� Lean patient forward
and slide sling behind patient’s back until the apex of the
horseshoe reaches the coccyx of the patient� Have patient lean
back to hold sling in place�
2. Cross inside leg support straps and attach
Release inside leg snaps� Cross inside leg support straps by
taking one leg support strap and passing it through the other
on the opposite side� Attach inside leg supports to hanger bar�
3. Attach outside leg support straps
Attach outside leg support straps to hanger bar�
4. Attach shoulder straps
Attach shoulder straps to the hanger bar for the proper safety
and comfort of the patient�
[
Color coded strap loops provide
easy identification to match strap placement on the left and
right side of the patient� Shorter strap loops at shoulder (blue/
beige) create a more upright sitting position, while longer
shoulder and leg strap loops (white) increase recline angle and
reduce hip flexion�
]
Note: HoverSling has six (6) sling support straps that need to be attached.
