SECTION 5—USING DIVIDED LEG, UNIVERSAL HIGH, EASY-FIT, TOILETING, DRESS TOI-
LETING HIGH AND CRADLE ONE-PIECE STYLE SLINGS
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SECTION 5—USING DIVIDED LEG,
UNIVERSAL HIGH, EASY-FIT,
TOILETING, DRESS TOILETING
HIGH AND CRADLE ONE-PIECE
STYLE SLINGS
Introduction
Divided Leg, Universal High, Easy Fit, Toileting, Dress Toileting High and Cradle Sling
styles may be used for patients on which sling removal is more difficult. Support ranges
from upper back to beneath the thighs. These slings can be positioned with the patient
seated or lying flat.
FIGURE 5.1
Sling Styles
Positioning the Sling
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 5.2 and FIGURE 5.3 on page 16.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily
move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.
WARNING
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure
the wheel locks in place to prevent the
wheelchair from moving forward or
backwards.
1. Lock both rear wheel locks on the
wheelchair.
FIGURE 5.2
Wheel Lock
Toileting
Easy-Fit
Divided Leg
Cradle
Universal High
Dress Toileting High
Wheel Lock
