sling Instruction sheet
universal SLING
The Universal Sling design is also known as the “Quick Fit Sling”
due to the ease of application or the “Horseshoe Style Sling”
due to the large horseshoe shaped opening created by the leg
straps. It is a multipurpose sling that provides toileting access
(when clothing is removed prior to sling application) as well as
good trunk and thigh support. The Universal Sling is available
in a variety of fabrics.
The Universal Sling is designed to be used in conjunction with
a floor lift or ceiling lift. The sling is used to lift clients from
bed, wheelchair, geriatric chair, shower chair or on/off the
floor. This sling can be used for clients with limited upper body
function and tone. This sling serves clients with varying degrees
of head and neck control as it is available with or without head
support.
LEAVE IN PLACE
THIS SLING IS NOT SUITABLE TO LEAVE UNDER
THE PATIENT. The Universal Sling is available in multiple
fabrics - Mesh, Quilted and Padded.
The decision to leave a sling in place must be based on strong
clinical reasoning and the rationale should be documented.
A trained professional should always perform a risk assessment
to determine the sling application method, design, and fabric to
be used.
Always refer to your institutional policies and procedures to
ensure appropriate precautions are being followed.
SIZE
MESH
QUILTED
PADDED
Junior
517205
517305
527305
with Taped H/S
517405
517505
527505
Small
517210
517310
527310
with Taped H/S
517410
517510
527510
Medium
517220
517320
527320
with Taped H/S
517420
517520
527520
Large
517230
517330
527330
with Taped H/S
517430
517530
527530
X-Large
517240
517340
527340
with Taped H/S
517440
517540
527540
XX-Large
517250
517350
527350
with Taped H/S
517450
517550
527550
Universal Sling
without head support
Universal Sling
with head support
APPLYING THE SLING
WHEN THE CLIENT IS SITTING DOWN:
1. Ask the client to lean forward. If the client cannot do this by
him/herself, gently bring him/her forward using the sling
behind the shoulders to assist you.
2. Apply the sling:
a. Tuck the sling down behind
the client’s back with the tag on
the outside
b. The bottom edge should fall
just below the tailbone
c. Let the rest of the sling slide
down between the client’s back
and the chair back
3. Tuck the leg bands under the
client’s thighs and pull tightly
to ensure that they are of equal
length
4. At the base of the leg section strap
there is a loop. Bring the straps
together by passing one strap
through the loop
5. Bring the top of the sling in line
with the client’s shoulders
6. Attach the loops on the straps to
the carry bar on the lift
a. Make sure you use the same
colour loops on both sides of
the sling
b. Remember: Short loops for
Shoulders, and Long loops
for Legs if you want the client
to be lifted in an upright seated
position
c. Ensure loops remain securely
attached to the carry bar as you
lift.
