Positioning the Transport Sling
The Transport slings transfer fully dependent
individuals in a seated position. Transport
slings loop under the patient’s legs and support
their torso. Multiple hanging points adjust to
body sizes.
With the soft material side facing the
patient’s back and the commode opening at
base of spin. Position the standing sling
around the patientʹs torso just below the
shoulder blades and under the arms.
Top of Sling
Commode
Opening
1.
Position the transport sling behind the patient with the inner soft side
of the sling facing up. Make sure the bottom edge of the sling is at the
base of the spine.
2
. Pull the two thigh support of the transport sling under each thigh of the
patient until the thigh supports reach completely around the thighʹs of the
patient.
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Tall
Medium
Short
Transport
Attaching Sling to Stand-Up Lift
All Tuffcare’s Rhino slings have
four color coded hanging points
on the straps. Place the straps of
the sling over attach points of the
lift arm. Match the corresponding
colors on each side of the sling
for an even lift of the patient.
Use the color coded hangers to
place the patient in various angle
positions.
Black
Purple
Green
Blue
Tuffcare’s Rhino Stand-Up Lift’s lift arm has three attachment knobs per
side. Use the above chart as a guideline to determine best attachment point.
Warning!
Do not move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the
attachment points of the lift. Check that the sling is properly connected
to the attachment points prior to lifting a patient. Attachment points
include swivel bar, straps, S‐hooks and D or O‐rings. If any attachments
are not properly in place, correct the problem. When the sling is elevated
a few inches off the stationary surface and before moving the patient,
check again to make sure that all sling attachments are secure. If any
attachments are not properly in place, lower the patient back onto the
stationary surface and correct this problem ‐ otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
Attach
Suggest
Point
Height
Short
> 5’6”
Medium 5’6” - 5’10”
Tall
5’10”
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