Select Sling Size; Using The Arjohuntleigh Measuring Tape (4 Steps) (Accessory); Sizing Without A Measuring Tape (2 Steps); Sling Selection - arjo MAA 4031M Notice D'utilisation

Select Sling Size

Using the ArjoHuntleigh Measuring
Tape (4 steps) (Accessory)
The ArjoHuntleigh Measuring Tape is a sizing
accessory only intended as a guide and is an
approximation. Patient width and body proportions
should also be considered when selecting the correct
size of ArjoHuntleigh sling.
1. If possible, the patient should be in a seated
position.
2. Place the point marked A on the measuring tape
over the patient's coccyx/against seat (position A).
(See Fig. 1 ) and (See Fig. 2 )
Fig. 1

Sling Selection

The patient's physical disabilities, weight distribution and general physique needs to be taken into consideration
when selecting a sling.

Transfer/Transport

Article Safe Working
number Load
MAA4031M 272 (600 lbs)
MLA4031 272 (600 lbs)
MLA4531 272 (600 lbs)
Fig. 2
43 52
A B XXS
COCCYX HEAD
16,9 20.5
Product Description
Clip toilet with head support
Loop toilet with head support
Loop toilet w/o head support
3. Measure from coccyx/seat (position A) to the top
of the head (position B) (See Fig. 1 ).
4. The coloured area on the measuring tape that is
levelled with the top of the patient's head indicates
the required sling size. If the sling size falls in
between two sizes, it is recommended to select the
smaller size. (See Fig. 2 )
Sizing Without a Measuring Tape
(2 steps)
1. Place the sling over the patient's back.
2. Make sure the sling covers the patient from the top
of the head (position B) to the coccyx (position A).
(See Fig. 1 )
61 72.7 84.7
XS S M
24 28.7 33.7
5
94.7 99.6 104.7 114.7
L LL XL XXL
37.6 39.5 41.5 45.2
Size
XS, S, M, L, LL, XL, XXL
S, M, L, XL,
S, M, L, XL,
EN
cm
in