Product Manual

 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. Place the Positioning Sling on the bed with the tag facing out and the top border in line with the top of the bed
2. Ensure there are no wrinkles in the Positioning Sling
3. Transfer the client to the bed using a sling and lift. The appropriate sling model will be determined through
assessment. Once on the bed, remove the secondary sling from underneath the client, leaving the positioning sling
in place. Use an appropriate number of caregivers to remove the sling with the goal of increasing client comfort
and minimizing the physical exertion required of the caregivers.
4. Attach the loops on the straps to the carry bar.
The straps at, and just distal to the heaviest points of the body must be attached to the carry bar.
The following straps will always be applied:
 Head support straps
 Shoulder straps
 Hip straps
 Thigh straps
 Knee/calf straps
On longer Positioning Slings the foot straps/bottom straps are often not attached, as doing so will cause
the sling to “bunch-up” under the client’s knees.
a. To maintain the client level while lifting (i.e., to transfer to another surface) make sure you use the
same colour loops on both sides of the sling (i.e., if you use red on the left, use red on the right)
b. To roll the client to the side you will attach the straps on one side of the client only. The straps on the
side of the bed you are rolling the client toward will not be attached to the carry bar. Make sure the
bed rail is up on the side you are rolling the client toward. If bedrails are not available, position a
caregiver on the side you are rolling the client toward to ensure client safety.
d. Raise the carry bar
a. Lift the client off of the bed if transferring to another surface
b. Raise the carry bar as much as is needed to turn the client on his/her side
i. If the client is to be left positioned on his/her side (i.e., for pressure relief): place
bolsters or pillows behind the client to help maintain the client in the desired position.
ii. If the client is to receive care on his/her side (i.e., bathing, wound care):