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Slings

Supporting the patient

during transferring and

lifting procedures

How to Determine a Patient's Sling Size

1 Measure dimension around the shoulders

(see A in diagram)

2. Measure dimension around the chest,

under arms (see B in diagram)

3. Weigh the patient

4. Review the sling speciﬁcations chart below

for appropriate sling size.

Sling Speciﬁcations Chart

Small Medium Large Bariatric

A - Circumference in inches around the shoulders

U-Shaped 28"-45" 37"-57" 47"-67" 57"-80"

Universal Slings (71-114 cm) (94-145 cm) (119-170 cm) (145-203 cm)

B - Circumference in inches around the chest

Toileting Slings 26"-42" 30"-48" 38"-60" 58"-73"

(66-107 cm) (76-122 cm) (97-152 cm) (147-185 cm)

Stand Assist Slings 28"-42" 30"-48" 36"-60" 50"-79"

(71-107 cm) (76-122 cm) (91-152 cm) (127-201 cm)

Body Weight

Full-Body Slings N/A 100-180 lbs. 160-280 lbs. 200-600 lbs.

(45-82 kgs) (73-127 kgs) (91-272 kgs)

Above dimensions are guidelines and may vary by user

Slings

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