SECTION 4—USING FULL BODY, COMFORT AND HEAVY-DUTY ONE-PIECE STYLE
SLINGS
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SECTION 4—USING FULL BODY,
COMFORT AND HEAVY-DUTY
ONE-PIECE STYLE SLINGS
Positioning the Sling
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 and FIGURE 4.2 on page 13.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and laying flat on his/her back.
2. Fold the sling in half (length-wise) and place the sling beside the patient. Refer to
Detail “A”.
NOTE: The closed-end or commode opening of the sling with positioning handle should be facing
the patient when folded.
NOTE: The top edge of the sling fabric should be slightly above the patient's head. The bottom edge
of the sling fabric should then be a few inches above the back of the patient’s knees.
3. With one assistant holding the patient, the second assistant pushes the folded sling
under the patient without rolling him/her over. Refer to Detail “B”.
FIGURE 4.1
Positioning the Sling
4. With an assistant on each side of the bed and up against the mattress, the assistant on
the left-hand side of the bed will position his/her right-hand on the elevated knee and
his/her left-hand under the patient’s right shoulder, slowly push on the knee and assist
with a slight lift of the shoulder. The patient will easily roll onto his/her side. Refer to
Detail “A”.
Positioning Handle
Top Edge of Sling
Commode Opening
Sling Loop
Sling Loop
Bottom Edge of Sling
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”
