sling Instruction sheetdual access SLINGThe Dual Access sling is designed to be used from a sittingposition with either a patient lift or a Stand Aid. This sling isspecifically designed for toileting and hygiene functions. Theclient must have adequate trunk control and not require moretrunk support than the Dual Access sling provides.DUAL ACCESS POLY SLINGDUAL ACCESS POLY WITH SIDE RETENTION STRAPSPART # SIZE SAFE WORKINGLOAD8B0200 X-Large8B0300 Large 625 lbs8B0400 Medium 625 lbs8B0500 Small 625 lbs8B0600 Junior8B0700 ChildPART # SIZE SAFE WORKINGLOAD8C0200 X-Large8C0300 Large 625 lbs8C0400 Medium 625 lbs8C0500 Small 625 lbs8C0600 Junior8C0700 ChildLEAVE IN PLACE THIS SLING IS NOT SUITABLE TO LEAVEUNDER THE CLIENT.The Dual Access Sling is only available in poly fabric.The decision to leave a sling in place must be based on strongclinical reasoning and the rationale should be documented.A trained professional should always perform a riskassessment to determine the sling application method, design,and fabric to be used.Always refer to your institutional policies and procedures toensure appropriate precautions are being followed.APPLYING THE SLING WHEN THE CLIENT IS SITTING IN ACHAIR/WHEELCHAIR:1. Ask the client to lean forward.2. Apply the sling:a.b.c.Tuck the sling down behind the client’s backwith the tag on the outsideThe bottom edge should fall just above thetailboneLet the rest of the sling slide down between theclient’s back and the chair back3. Bring the two sections of the support strap around theperson’s trunk and fasten securely using the bucklefastening.Handicare81 Romina Drive, Concord ON L4K 4Z9 Canada | 1.877.304.5438 | www.handicare.ca10888 Metro Court, St. Louis, MO 63043 USA | Toll Free: 1.866.891.6502 | www.handicareusa.com1000 lbs450 lbs450 lbs450 lbs450 lbs1000 lbsHCDA-1000-10022 Rev. 12.24.2020