Positioning the Full Body Sling
The inner side of the fabric is smooth while the outer side has position
strap handle on it.
The top edge of the sling fabric should be slightly above the patientʹs
head. The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then be a few inches
above the back of the patient’s knees. Slings may be ordered at the time
of purchase with a commode opening in the seat section for use over a toilet
or a commode chair.
It's more time consuming to use a full-body style sling than universal
sling but some patients cannot use a universal sling. Patients in a supine
position may not be capable of using a universal sling and may require
use of a full-body type sling. It is indeed a process that requires caregiver
patience.
It is recommended that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation,
transferring from and transferring to procedures. Our equipment will permit
proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the
evaluation of the healthcare professional for each individual case. Bed
rails may be used to minimize patient movements during sling positioning.
Top of Sling
Commode
Opening
Bottom of Sling
Position Straps
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Model# Size
A
B
C
Recommend
Weight
P130
S
30” 18” 62”
55 - 110 lbs
P131
M
33” 21” 65”
99 - 210 lbs
P132
L
42” 22” 68”
198 - 350 lbs
P133
XL
46” 26” 72”
270 - 600 lbs
UNIVERSAL SLINGS
are designed for patients that are partially
dependent and are able to hold their head up and maintain their upper
body strength. The universal U sling wraps around the patient’s body and
this will eliminate the need to pull or drag the sling underneath the
patient’s body along with having a large opening to accommodate toileting
when needed.
Model# Size
A
B
C
Recommend
Weight
P135
S
30” 18” 75”
55 - 110 lbs
P136
M
33” 21” 78”
99 - 210 lbs
P137
L
42” 22” 81”
198 - 350 lbs
P138
XL
46” 26” 85”
270 - 600 lbs
UNIVERSAL SLINGS WITH HEADREST
are designed to accommodate
patients that are partially or totally dependent. The universal sling with
headrest has extra head support, it is for patients who cannot hold their
head up or have very limited upper body strength. Our universal sling
with headrest wraps around the patient’s body and will eliminate the need
to pull or drag the sling material under the patient’s body and also provides
a large opening to accommodate any toileting when needed.
A
B
C
A
B
C
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