Handicare 517205 Instruction Sheet

sling Instruction sheet
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.
Universal Sling
without head support
SIZE MESH
Junior 517205
with Taped H/S 517405
Small 517210
with Taped H/S 517410
Medium 517220
with Taped H/S 517420
Large 517230
with Taped H/S 517430
X-Large 517240
with Taped H/S 517440
XX-Large 517250
with Taped H/S 517450
universal SLING
Universal Sling
with head support
QUILTED PADDED
517305 527305
517505 527505
517310 527310
517510 527510
517320 527320
517520 527520
517330 527330
517530 527530
517340 527340
517540 527540
517350 527350
517550 527550
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.
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.