Sizing and Positioning the UNI-FIT Sling
UNI-FIT SLINGS come in sizes from small to extra-large. When transferring a patient
using the VANDER-LIFT II™ and a UNI-FIT SLING, the sling should be long enough to
fit from the patient’s coccyx to the top of, or a few inches above, the patient’s head and
wide enough for sling fabric to extend at least two inches in front of the patient’s
anterior shoulder. When the correct size sling has been determined for the patient, the
information should be documented in the patient’s record and the information should be
communicated to the nursing staff.
You can tell the size of the sling by looking at the color of the stabilizing handles on the
back of the sling. A reference guide for sling sizes is on the VANDER-LIFT II™ arm.
Small
Black Stabilizing Handles
Medium
Red Stabilizing Handles
Large
Blue Stabilizing Handles
Extra Large
Brown Stabilizing Handles
X X Large
Green Stabilizing Handles
Specialty Slings
In addition to the standard UNI-FIT SLING, VANCARE manufactures UNI-FIT SLINGS with
fleece or STAPH-CHEK® lining. A number of other slings such as bathing slings, slings for
transferring patients with amputations, and re-positioning slings for turning and
repositioning large or difficult to move patients are also available. Contact your VANCARE
distributor for further information.
On rare occasions, a non-standard size or shape sling will meet an individual patient’s
transfer needs more safely. If you have a patient with special sling needs, contact your
VANCARE distributor.
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For your nearest Distributor call, 1-800-694-4525
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