Sling Specifications

WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT OUR LIFTS? EVERYTHING.Strong, reliable, easy to operate and backed by a 3-year warranty.

Medline is pleased to introduce a whole new line of patient lifting equipment, including stand assists, elevating lifts, and comfortable patient slings. We know how important it is for you to keep your employees safe, and at the same time provide safe patient care. Medline has the lifting products and our Safe ‘n Easy Patient Lifting Program to help you address these concerns.

QUICK FACTS• Stand assists available in 400# and 600# versions.• Elevating lifts available in both hydraulic and electric versions (400#, 600#).• Base legs on electric lifts spread with a reliable, easy-to-operate foot pedal.• Low-profile (4.7”) base legs easily move under beds and other furniture.• Powerful 24V batteries provide 80-100 patient lifts on a single charge.• Controls are easy-to-operate, and common between lifts.• 6-point sling cradles provide flexibility for maximum comfort and safety.• Slings are made of soft, easy-to-clean, long-lasting polyester material.• Emergency switches on elevating lifts to lower patients.

Implementation PlanManage implementation ofyour formal lifting programthrough an easy-to-usechecklist. You can designatewho is responsible and stayon track.

Customizable Lift PolicyEnsure you have a thoroughpolicy on record, coveringall aspects of your lift program. Responsibilities,equipment requirements,and maintenance proce-dures are all covered in this customizable policy.

Assessment ToolsAssess your incoming patients to ensure you havethe proper lifting protocolsin place. Consider all physicaland cognitive factors to ensure you make the rightdecision – maximizing patientcare and employee safety.

Inservicing VideoTrain your employees in theproper operation and main-tenance of patient liftingequipment. This short DVDreviews all the basic movesto ensure your employeesare competent in movingand repositioning patients.

Expert Phone SupportOur lifting specialists canhelp you with your questionsand guide you step-by-stepin implementing a completepatient lifting program.

Hydraulic 400lb LiftMDS88200D

400lb Electric Elevating LiftMDS400EL

600lb Electric Elevating LiftMDS600EL

Scale for Hydraulic andElectric Elevating Lifts MDSELSCALE

400lb Electric Stand AssistMDS400SA

600lb Electric Stand AssistMDS600SA

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Safe 'n Easy Assessment Tool and Care Plan

General InformationPatient's Name

Assessment Date

Your Name

Your Signature (sign after printing)

I. Patient's Level of Assistance (check one)

Independent - Patient performs task safely, with or without staff assistance, with or without assistive devices.

Partial Assist - Patient requires no more help than stand-by, cueing, or coaxing, or caregiver is required to lift no more than 35 lbs of a patient's weight.

Dependent - Patient requires nurse to lift more than 35 lbs. of the patient's weight, or is unpredictable in the amount of assistance offered. In this case, assistive devices should be used.

II. Weight Bearing Capability (check one)

III. Bi-Lateral Upper Extremity Strength (check one)

Full

Yes

Partial

No

None

IV. Patient's Level of Cooperation and Comprehension (check one)

Cooperative - may need prompting; able to follow simply commands

Unpredictable or varies (patient whose behavior changes frequently should be considered as "unpredictable"), not cooperative, or unable to follow simple commands

V. Weight, Height, BMIWeight (lbs)

Height (inches)

Calculated Body Mass Index (BMI)

VI. Applicable conditions likely to affect the transfer/repositioning techniques (check all that apply)

Hip / Knee / Shoulder Replacements

Respiratory / Cardiac Compromise

Fractures

History of Falls

Wounds Affecting Transfer / Positioning

Splints / Traction

Paralysis / Paresis

Amputation

Severe Osteoporosis

Unstable Spine

Urinary / Fecal Stoma

Severe Pain / Discomfort

Severe Edema

Contractures / Spasms

Postural Hypotension

Very Fragile Skin

Tubes (IV, Chest, etc.)

Other Comments:

VII. Care Plan

1Transfer To and From: Bed to Chair, Chair to Toilet, Chair to Chair, or Car to Chair

2Lateral Transfer to and From: Bed to Stretcher, Trolley

3Transfer To and From: Chair to Stretcher, or Chair to Exam Table

4Reposition in Bed: Side-to-Side, Up in Bed

5Reposition in Chair: Wheelchair and Dependency Chair

6Transfer Patient Up from the Floor

Bariatric 1Bariatric Transfer To and From: Bed to Chair, Chair to Toilet, or Chair to Chair

Bariatric 2Bariatric Lateral Transfer To and From: Bed to Stretcher or Trolley

Bariatric 3Bariatric Reposition in Bed: Side to Side, Up in Bed

Bariatric 4Bariatric Reposition in Chair: Wheelchair, Chair, or Dependency Chair

Bariatric 5Patient Handling Tasks Requiring Access to Body Parts (e.g., Limb, Abdominal Mass, Gluteal Area)

Bariatric 6Bariatric Transporting (Stretcher)

Bariatric 7Bariatric Toileting Tasks

Sling Type: Seated

Seated (amputation)

Standing

Supine

Ambulation

Limb Support

Sling Size (XS, S, M, L, XL)

Additional data needed for determining slings:

Circumference Around Hips

Distance from Top of Head to Just Above Kneecap

Distance from Shoulder Blade to Just Above Kneecap

Note: An assessment should be made prior to each task if the patient has varying level of ability to assist due to medical reasons, fatigue, medications, etc. When in doubt, assume the patient cannot assist with the transfer/repositioning.

Note: if patient has a BMI of 50 or more, transfer care plan will be based on bariatric algorithms.

Note: The presence of the following conditions are likely to affect the transfer/repositioning process and should be considered when identifying equipment and techniques needed to move the patient.

Algorithm

# StaffEquipment /

Assistive Device

Task

400lb Stand 600lb Stand 400lb Hydraulic 400lb Electric 600lb ElectricAssist Assist Elevating Lift Elevating Lift Elevating Lift

MDS400SA MDS600SA MDS88200D MDS400EL MDS600EL

Weight Capacity 400 lbs 600 lbs 400 lbs 400 lbs 600 lbs

Finish White Powder White Powder Chrome White Powder White PowderCoat Paint Coat Paint Coat Paint Coat Paint

Cradle Type 6 Point 6 Point 6 Point 6 Point 6 Point

Battery Voltage 24V DC 24V DC N/A 24V DC 24V DC

Average Lifts/Charge 80-100 80-100 N/A 80-100 80-100

Base Spreader Type Foot Pedal Foot Pedal Arm Lever Foot Pedal Foot Pedal

Overall Ht. Of Base 4.5” 4.5” 5.5” 4.5” 4.5”

Outside Width of Base 37”/26.5” 37”/26.5” 31.5”/26” 38”/26.5” 43”/26”(open/closed)

Inside Width of Base 32.5”/22” 32.5”/22” 28.5”/23” 33.5”/22” 38”/21.5”(open/closed)

Overall Length 40” 40” 42” 41” 50”

Can Lift from Floor? --- --- Yes Yes Yes

Overall Lift Height N/A N/A 73” 65" 71"

Total Unit Weight 117 lbs 122 lbs 85 lbs 115 lbs 137 lbs

Includes Sling? No No Yes No No

Includes Scale? N/A N/A No (optional) No (optional) No (optional)

Includes Charger Bag? Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes

Warranty 3 Years on all models

Technical Specifications

Small Medium Large Bariatric

A - Diameter in inches around the shoulders

U-Shaped Universal Slings 28"-45" 37"-57" 47"-67" 57"-80"

B - Diameter in inches around the chest

Toileting Slings 26"-42" 30"-48" 38"-60" 58"-73"

Stand Assist Slings 28"-42" 30"-48" 36"-60" 50"-79"

Body Weight in pounds

Full-Body Slings N/A 100-180 lbs. 160-280 lbs. 200-600 lbs.

Above dimensions are guidelines and may vary by user

How to Determine Sling Size

1. Measure dimensions A and B

2. Weigh patient

3. Review chart below for the appropriate sling size.

Safe ‘n Easy Lifting ProgramOur program is evidence-based, reflecting the best thinking

and practices in patient lifting. This includes, for example,

work accomplished by the 2001 Technical Advisory Group

(a collaboration of the VHA Public Health and Environmental Hazards,

the Patient Safety Center Inquiry, and the Healthcare Analysis and Information Group, as well

as the 2005 National Task Force (representatives from the American Association of Rehabilitation

Nurses, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Veterans Administration).

Patient Lifts

4.5" 4.5" 5.5" 4.5" 6"

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Item No. Description Pkg

U-Shaped Universal Mesh SlingsMDSM2 400lb Medium 1 ea.MDSM3 400lb Large 1 ea.

U-Shaped Universal Mesh Slings with Head SupportMDSMHS1 400lb Small 1 ea.MDSMHS2 400lb Medium 1 ea.MDSMHS3 400lb Large 1 ea.

U-Shaped Universal Padded Fabric SlingsMDSP2 400lb Medium 1 ea.MDSP3 400lb Large 1 ea.MDSP4 600lb Bariatric 1 ea.

U-Shaped Universal Padded Fabric Slingswith Head SupportMDSPHS1 400lb Small 1 ea.MDSPHS2 400lb Medium 1 ea.MDSPHS3 400lb Large 1 ea.MDSPHS4 600lb Bariatric 1 ea.

Padded Toileting Slings(use with Stand Assist or Eleating Floor Lift)MDSTO1 400lb Small 1 ea.MDSTO2 400lb Medium 1 ea.MDSTO3 400lb Large 1 ea.MDSTO4 600lb Bariatric 1 ea.

Stand Assist Padded SlingsMDSSA1 400lb Small 1 ea.MDSSA2 400lb Medium 1 ea.MDSSA3 400lb Large 1 ea.MDSSA4 600lb Bariatric 1 ea.

Stand Assist Buttock Straps(use with Stand Assist Padded Sling)MDSBSS 400lb Standard 1 ea.MDSBSB 600lb Bariatric 1 ea.

Item No. Description Pkg

Disposable Slings can be used multipletimes until showing signs of wear, butshould not be laundered.

Disposable SlingsMDSD2 600lb Medium 10 pkg.MDSD3 600lb Large 10 pkg.

Disposable Slings with Head SupportMDSDHS1 600lb Small 10 pkg.MDSDHS2 600lb Medium 10 pkg.MDSDHS3 600lb Large 10 pkg.MDSDHS4 600lb X-Large 10 pkg.

Full Body Mesh SlingsMDSR110 450lb Medium 1 ea.MDSR111 450lb Large 1 ea.MDSR140 600lb XX-Large 1 ea.

Full Body Solid Fabric SlingsMDSR112 450lb Medium 1 ea.MDSR113 450lb Large 1 ea.MDSR117 450lb X-Large 1 ea.

Full Body Mesh Slings with Commode OpeningMDSR114 450lb Medium 1 ea.MDSR115 450lb Large 1 ea.MDSR116 450lb X-Large 1 ea.MDSR141 600lb XX-Large 1 ea.

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