Positioning Sling - Bariatric

The Positioning Sling Bariatric is used to turn a patient, transfer a patient from a bed to trolley, and lift a patient while the bed sheets are changed. Although this is designed for bariatric people, it is also very useful for patients who weigh well under the maximum weight of 500kg / 1,100lb.

Key Features

• Safe Working Load: 500kg / 1,102lbs (In accordance with ISO 10535:2011)
• ARTG: 99879
• GMDN: 40535
• Attachment Method: Metal hook coathanger type hoists

Additional Information

The suggested method below is a guide only. Your Manual Handling Trainer may alter our guide for individual patients, staff or the type of Hanger/Spreader Bar.

Place the Positioning Sling on the empty bed with the Red Webbing at the head end of the bed. There is red stitching sewn at both ends of the Positioning Sling, indicating the middle of the Sling. To position the Sling under the patient, log roll the patient and use another standard Lifting Sling to lower the patient onto the Sling on the bed.

Adjust the length of the Lifting Straps to suit the Hanger Bar and the size of the patient. All the Lifting Straps should have the same tension. After doing this adjustment, you may not need to change it again unless the Hoist or patient are different. When first lifting, make sure all the Straps are lifting equally and if necessary, make some more adjustments.

Specifications

Cleaning

Cleaning: Hand or machine wash up to 80°C. Cool tumble dry or air dry in shade. We recommend using a Pelican Wash Bag to help prevent the webbing straps getting caught in some washing machines, and to give a longer life to the material. Store in shade away from direct sunlight. If defective, withdraw from use and contact Pelican.

Warning: Excessive Chlorine/Bleach can damage any material, including Sling material. Slings should be continuously inspected for deterioration and discolouration, as this may be an early warning of possible failure. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing. Remember we can inspect and repair Slings.

Important

General Keyhole Plate Sling Information: For general information, including filing down Keyhole Plates which are too tight. This advice is applicable for the version of this product which uses Keyhole Plates.

Warning: Inspect slings before every use. If any damage is found the Sling must be withdrawn from service and repaired, if possible.

Warning: If you are leaving a sling made in the All Day Sling material under a person, always ensure that there will be no adverse pressure care issues. This includes checking that the attachment method (e.g. webbing loops, keyhole plates, etc.), are not positioned in such a way that may hurt the person.

Disposal: When the Sling is ready for disposal, we suggest the Lifting Straps are cut off, so it cannot be used with another patient.

Unit of Measure

Each