Amputee Slings; Re-Positioning Slings - Vancare VANDER-LIFT II B450 Operating Manual

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Amputee Slings

The amputee sling can be used to transfer patients who
have unilateral or bilateral above the knee amputations and
patients with intact lower extremities who have loose muscle
tone and are at risk of sliding through the small space at the
horseshoe area of the UNI-FIT sling.
Material
Slings are available in your choice of standard polyester, high-heat
polyester (which withstands temperatures up to 200°), and mesh.
You may also choose cool-heat polyester (which withstands
temperatures up to 167°) and has a non-absorbent coating on one
side for easy spot cleaning.
Sizing
The amputee sling should be long enough to fit from behind the knees (if the amputation(s) are
below the knee), or from the bottom of the longest stump (if amputations are above the knee), to
the top of the patient's head.
Size Length x Width
Small 55 x 36 inches
Medium 59 x 36 inches
Large 66 x 37 inches
X-Large 75 x 44 inches
Measurements are from the top of the head support to the bottom of the sling.
New Style Amputee Slings
The New Style Amputee can be used to transfer patients who

Re-positioning Slings

have unilateral or bilateral above the knee amputations and
patients with intact lower extremities who have loose muscle
tone and are at risk of sliding through the small space at the
horseshoe area of the UNI-FIT sling.
Material
Slings are available in your choice of standard polyester, high heat
polyester (which withstands temperatures up to 200°), and mesh.
You may also choose cool-heat polyester (which withstands
temperatures up to 167°) and has a non-absorbent coating on one
side for easy spot cleaning.
Sizing
The New Style Amputee Sling should be large enough to fit from behind the knees (if the
amputation(s) are below the knee), or from the bottom of the longest stump (if amputations are
above the knee), to the top of the patient's head. The sling should be wide enough to have at least 2"
past the patient's anterior shoulder. To estimate sizing of the New Style Amputee Sling,
measurements needed are from the TOP of the head to mid gluteal fold and around the waist or
widest part of the patient's body. Please note this is a general sizing application and final fitment will
need to be verified/checked and noted by responsible personnel before any type of transfer is
attempted.
Size Length x Width
Small 55 x 36 inches
Medium 59 x 36 inches
Large 66 x 37 inches
March 2007 For your nearest Distributor, call 1-800-694-4525
X-Large 75 x 44 inches
Measurements are from the top of the head support to the bottom of the sling.
November 2017
Part Number
4-021022
4-022022
4-023022
4-024022
Part Number
4-021020
4-022020
4-023020
4-024020
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