Select Sling Size
Measure
The patient's physical disabilities, weight
distribution and general physique needs to be
taken into consideration when selecting a sling.
For Active Slings and Active Flites Sling
(3 steps)
The sling size depends on the patient's body
shape, what kind of lift is being used, and on the
attachment of the sling. For best result try out
the sling on the patient.
Each sling size has its own colour, which is found
on the binding of the sling. (See Fig. 1 ).
1. Place the sling around the patient's waist.
2. Close the support belt and make sure
it overlaps with enough margin at
3. Make sure the sling attachments reach
the lift. If the attachment doesn't reach,
change to another sling size.
Fig. 1
S
M
Product
Article number
description
Arjo Wipable
TSS.50XW
Standing Clip Sling
Fig. 2
Flap
fold
Patient's
side
L
XL
XXL
Waist size in cm (in)
S
Fig. 3
Flap
fold
Patient's
side
For Arjo Wipeable Standing Clip Sling
(2 steps)
The patient's physical disabilities, weight
distribution and general physique need to be
taken into consideration when selecting a sling.
1. Measure the patient's waist in seated
position.
2. Select a sling size that is closest to that
measurement (See table below). In case of
doubt choose the smaller one. Each sling size
has its own colour which is found on the print
on the outside of the sling.
To double-check your size selection, align the
(See Fig. 3 )
will be further in the front (See Fig. 4 ).
M
L
76-104 cm
Flap
fold
Patient's
side
7
(See Fig. 2 ). If the
XL
Fig. 4
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