Handicare 517405 Instruction Sheet

sling Instruction sheet
The Universal Sling 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
seated or supine. 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
MESH w/
Head
QUILTED
SIZE
Support
517305
517405
X-Small
517410 517310
Small
517320
Medium 517420
517330
517430
Large
517440 517440
X-Large
XX-Large 517540 517550
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.
HCUS-1000-10010
universal SLING
Universal Sling
with head
support
w/Head
w/Head
PADDED
Support
Support
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517505 -------
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517510
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517520
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517530
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517540
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527550
527350
517550
Handicare
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.
Rev. 12.23.2020