North Coast Hemi Sling
© 2011 North Coast Medical, Inc.,
www.ncmedical.com
Gilroy, CA 95020, 800-821-9319
REV15999I_0611
Indications
Use the North Coast Hemi Sling to help reduce subluxation or dislocation of the glenohumeral joint.
The North Coast Hemi Sling employs a unique three point pressure design to help reduce shoulder subluxation or dislocation. Where
other slings apply pressure under the unaffected arm, the North Coast Hemi Sling “holds” the affected scapula down with a diagonal
force applied at the waist. The textured cuffs stay in place and distribute pressure comfortably and evenly.
Once the North Coast Hemi Sling is fit by a health care professional, it can be donned and doffed independently by simply loosening
the humeral cuff and releasing the anterior diagonal strap.
Instructions For Use
1.
The humeral cuff is designed for use
on either the right or left arm. Slip the
loop straps through the D-rings and close
loosely. Slide the cuff on the affected arm
and position with the D-rings towards
the back. Tighten both straps so that the
cuff is snug but not so tight as to cause
discomfort. Trim the loop straps so that
they extend approximately two inches
beyond the hook closure. This will allow
the cuff straps to be loosened, rather
than released, for donning and doffing.
(Figure 1.)
2.
The cuff length may be trimmed with scis-
sors for a proper fit (Figure 2). The area
framed by the dashed line in Figure 2
may be trimmed off to eliminate the
extra D-ring as desired. Leaving this
extension on will not lessen the effec-
tiveness of the sling.
3.
Position the waist pad opposite to the
affected arm and fit the waist belt to
the client. You may trim the excess belt
material, taking care not to over-shorten
the strap. (Figure 3.)
Note:
The North Coast Hemi Sling waist
pad offers universal use for either the
right or left side. Before attaching chest
and back straps, make sure that the
waist pad D-ring is flipped upward, as
shown above.
Position cuff
with D-rings
towards the
back.
Position the
waist pad.
Affected
arm.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
