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ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS
ONE - PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS (Cont.)
Positioning the Contour Sling (WITHOUT
Headrest) (FIGURE 1)
3. The top edge of the sling fabric (nearest to the patient’s
head) should be slightly above the armpit level of the
patient.
4. The bottom edge of the sling fabric should then be a
few inches above the back of the patient’s knee.
5. With both attendants holding the patient, push the
folded sling under the patient without rolling him/her
over.
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FIGURE 1 - POSITIONING OF THE CONTOUR
SLING
1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and
laying flat on his/her back.
2. Fold the sling in half (length-wise) and place the
fabric sections of the sling beside the patient.
NOTE: The sling french seams (uneven surface)
will be against the bed surface and facing the
attendant when folded. The opposite side of the
fabric is smooth. After the sling is positioned
for lifting purposes, the smooth side will be next
to the patient.
FIGURE 2 - ROLLING PATIENT ONTO
HIS/HER SIDE
Positioning the Patient on the Sling (WITH-
OUT Headrest)
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move the
patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. If the patient is to roll to their LEFT-SIDE, then
elevate the patient’s RIGHT KNEE until the right foot
is flat on the bed (FIGURE 2).
Center of Bed
Top Edge of Sling
French Seams
(Facing the Atten-
dant and Bed Sur-
face)
Bottom Edge of Sling