Product Manual

ManualsBrandsHandicare ManualsDMEQuilted Universal Sling with Head Support

Universal Slings

Description

The Universal Sling design is also known as the “Quick Fit Sling” due to the ease of application or the “Horseshoe

Style Sling” due to the large horseshoe shaped opening created by the leg straps. It 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. Please see Sling Fabrics and Ordering Guidelines for

a complete list.

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 bed, wheelchair, geriatric chair, shower chair or on/off the floor.

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.

The Universal Slings’ versatility and function are due to the sling design:

 With long leg straps and a large opening, the Universal Sling is easy to apply, even in tight fitting

wheelchairs

 The sling comes with leg, hip and shoulder straps and features loops to accommodate various

seated positions

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Universal Slings Description The Universal Sling design is also known as the “Quick Fit Sling” due to the ease of application or the “Horseshoe Style Sling” due to the large horseshoe shaped opening created by the leg straps. It 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. Please see Sling Fabrics and Ordering Guidelines for a complete list.
PAGE 2
 When short shoulder straps and long leg straps are selected the Universal Sling enables the client to be positioned in an upright seated position (close to 90 degrees with a well fitted/sized sling)  The Universal Sling is designed with lateral straps in the hip area. These straps differentiate the Waverley Glen Universal Sling from other “Horseshoe style” slings.
PAGE 3
   Has bilateral lower limb amputation Has extreme fixed kyphosis Has “hip precautions” (especially hip Internal or external rotation) Sling Sizing Guidelines Sizes: Universal Slings are available in the following sizes:        Junior Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Custom Please refer to the Sling Sizing Chart for the appropriate sling size for your client.
PAGE 4
Universal Sling Application When the client is lying down: 1. Assist the client to roll onto his or her side – have him or her help as much as possible. 2. Position the sling underneath the client: a. Lay the sling on the bed b. Fold the sling in half lengthwise with the tag on the outside c. Place the folded edge 2 inches away from the client and tuck the top layer under the client’s back d. Bottom edge should be at the tailbone and top edge at the shoulders e.
PAGE 5
Leg Band Application There are three typical leg band configurations; Divided Leg "Closed/Crossover" - Provides optimum comfort and security. The most commonly used (default) attachment option and is recommended. The “crossover” configuration can be achieved in two ways: (a) One leg strap is threaded through the small opening in the opposite leg strap. This will decrease the size of the opening minimally and will ensure the legs do not splay. (b) One leg band is crossed over the opposite leg band.
PAGE 6
b. If the client is unable to do this independent, assist the client to lift his or her leg, using good body mechanics. c. If only partial leg elevation can be achieved, friction can be reduced by folding the leg strap under the leg band and peeling the leg band back on itself. Removing the leg band in this manner causes the friction to occur between the two pieces of material rather than between the material and the client’s leg. 2. Remove the sling body from behind the client a. b.
PAGE 7
527530 527540 527550 547010 547020 547030 547040 8A2700 8A2600 8A2500 8A2400 8A2300 8A2200 8A2100 8A2730 8A2630 8A2530 8A2430 8A2330 8A2230 8A1700 8A1600 8A1500 8A1400 8A1300 8A1200 8A1100 8A1720 8A1620 8A1520 8A1420 8A1320 8A1220 8A3700 8A3600 8A3500 8A3400 8A3300 8A3200 8A3720 8A3620 8A3520 8A3420 Universal Padded with Head Support – Large Universal Padded with Head Support – X Large Universal Padded with Head Support – XX Large Universal – Patient Specific Sling – Small (10/Pkg.
PAGE 8
A3320 8A3220 8A4700 8A4600 8A4500 8A4400 8A4300 8A4200 8A4730 8A4630 8A4530 8A4430 8A4330 Universal SlipFit H/S - Large Universal SlipFit H/S - XL Universal Spacer - Child Universal Spacer - JR Universal Spacer - Small Universal Spacer - Medium Universal Spacer - Large Universal Spacer - XL Universal Spacer with Taped H/S - Child Universal Spacer with Taped H/S - JR Universal Spacer with Taped H/S - Small Universal Spacer with Taped H/S - Medium Universal Spacer with Taped H/S - Large