The size/weight designations are merely estimates and basic guidelines. A proper fit will depend on factors other than weight measurements, including the height and girth of a patient. A proper fit will involve the judgment of the caregiver.
Small
- Patient Weight (lbs): 70-100
- Distance From Tailbone to Base of Neck: 21 in
- Sling Color Coding: Gray
Medium
- Patient Weight (lbs): 90-220
- Distance From Tailbone to Base of Neck: 24 in
- Sling Color Coding: Beige
Large
- Patient Weight (lbs): 190-320
- Distance From Tailbone to Base of Neck: 26 in
- Sling Color Coding: Burgundy
XLarge
- Patient Weight (lbs): 280-450
- Distance From Tailbone to Base of Neck: 29 in
- Sling Color Coding: Green
2XLarge
- Patient Weight (lbs): 400-600
- Distance From Tailbone to Base of Neck: 36 in
- Sling Color Coding: Black
3XLarge
- Patient Weight (lbs): 600+
- Distance From Tailbone to Base of Neck: 37 in
- Sling Color Coding: Brown
* It is important to evaluate the width of a patient in relation to the width of the sling. It is important that no portion of the patient overlap the sides of the sling.*
* Color Coding is used on the binding of slings. It is not used with specialty slings.*
*It is important that the base of the sling be positioned two inches below the tailbone and the top of the sling is parallel with the top of the shoulder line (base of neck).