Handicare Dual Access Sling Instruction Sheet

sling Instruction sheet
The Dual Access sling is designed to be used from a sitting
position with either a patient lift or a Stand Aid. This sling
is specifically design for toileting and hygiene functions.
The client must have adequate trunk control and does not
require more trunk support than the Dual Access sling
provides.
DUAL ACCESS POLY SLING
PART #
8B0100 XX-Large*
8B0200 X-Large
8B0300 Large
8B0400 Medium
8B0500 Small
8B0600 Junior
8B0700 Child
* Still under development
DUAL ACCESS POLY WITH SIDE RETENTION STRAPS
PART #
8C0100 XX-Large*
8C0200 X-Large
8C0300 Large
8C0400 Medium
8C0500 Small
8C0600 Junior
8C0700 Child
* Still under development
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dual access SLING
SIZE SAFE WORKING
LOAD
1,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
450 lbs
450 lbs
SIZE SAFE WORKING
LOAD
1,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
625 lbs
450 lbs
450 lbs
LEAVE IN PLACE
THIS SLING IS NOT SUITABLE TO LEAVE UNDER
THE CLIENT. The Dual Access Sling is only available in poly
fabric.
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 IN A CHAIR/
WHEELCHAIR:
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 above the tailbone
c. Let the rest of the sling slide down between the
client's back and the chair back
3. Bring the two sections of the support strap around
the person's trunk and fasten securely using the
buckle fastening.