Attaching Universal Toileting Sling
1.
Make sure the bottom edge of the sling is on the lower back above the
buttocks and the patientʹs arms are outside the toileting sling.
2.
Secure the toileting sling to the patient by buckling the belt.
3.
Before attaching the sling onto the hookup point on the swivel bar. Left
the 4 straps up to predetermine which color coded hanging points to use
to avoid the sides of the sling riding up to the underarm causing patient
discomfort.
4.
When suspended, the patient’s weight should be carry at the legs not
from the arms.
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Folding Sling in Preparation for Bed Lifting
Universal type slings
Full Body type slings
Before setting the sling under the patient, with the inner side face up lay
sling on a flat surface. Then fold about a quarter of the sling horizontally
(for U-shape type sling only- first fold the lower hanging strap onto one
of the thigh support then the thigh support up towards the middle of sling).
hide the hanging straps inside of fabric and fold halfway horizontally.
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D
B
A
C
