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Positioning Sling

Description

Manually repositioning and turning poses a significant risk of injury to caregivers. The Positioning Sling is designed

to address the risk of manual repositioning, allowing caregivers to reposition and turn clients with less effort. The

Positioning Sling is intended to be permanently in place, as part of the bedding. The sling has several pairs of straps

and loops to offer support in a variety of positions. The sling can also be used for lateral transfers between

horizontal surfaces.

It is recommended that a flat cotton sheet be placed between the sling and the client to improve breathability and

decrease risk of skin breakdown. If high risk for skin breakdown is an issue with the client, then spacer fabric

positioning sling should be used.

The use of the Positioning Sling for turning and repositioning activities will reduce the friction and shearing forces

typically generated during these tasks, increasing the safety for the client.

Depending on the position of the carry bar when attaching the loops the client may experience cocooning. Special

precautions should be taken if pre-existing conditions indicate that this is not a safe position for the client, or if the

client is not comfortable in this position.

This sling is typically used in conjunction with a ceiling lift system. The configuration of the ceiling lift system may

allow for easier use of the Positioning Sling for some tasks. Integration of the Positioning Sling with a floor lift is

possible but the restricted lifting height may limit the function of the sling.

Weight Capacity

The Positioning Sling is rated to 800lbs in mesh and 440lbs in Spacer fabric.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Positioning Sling Description Manually repositioning and turning poses a significant risk of injury to caregivers. The Positioning Sling is designed to address the risk of manual repositioning, allowing caregivers to reposition and turn clients with less effort. The Positioning Sling is intended to be permanently in place, as part of the bedding. The sling has several pairs of straps and loops to offer support in a variety of positions.
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Sling Options Fabrics: Positioning Slings are available in a variety of materials.     Polyester (Solid White and Solid Green) Mesh (blue) Spacer Fabric (black) Patient Specific Positioning Slings are also available with “Tabs”. The tabs are tucked under the mattress following a reposition/turn to prevent the sling from moving on the bed surface. Head Support: Not applicable. The Positioning Sling, regardless of size, is designed to provide full head support.
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   42 x 78” (Most Common) 56 x 78” Custom Determining Positioning Sling Fit: Sizing should be assessed to ensure that straps are not too short, creating difficulty in accessing the straps or loops. Once applied to the carry bar, straps should not come into contact with the skin. The sling should be positioned high on the bed to ensure that support is provided to the head. Custom slings are available. Positioning Sling Application Instructions Before the client is transferred to the bed: 1.
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1. 2. 3. Assist the client to maintain the side-lying position that has been achieved using the carry bar. More than one caregiver may be needed for this task. Lower the carry bar to allow slack on the straps. Remove the loops from the carry bar. Place the sling back down on the bed to allow access to the client’s back. Provide care as needed. Important note: Once you have reached the point at which there is tension on the straps but the client has not yet been lifted off of the surface, STOP THE LIFT.