United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Sunshine Healthcare Network

Patient Care Sling Selection and Usage Toolkit

VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Tampa

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Toolkit Overview

Sling Toolkit Overview (PDF)

Medical Conditions Affecting Sling Selections

Sling Medical Conditions (PDF)

Sling Selection Guidelines

Activity, Sling Choices, Criteria, Special Considerations (PDF)

Technology Resource Guide

Sling Technology Resource Guide (Word)

Test Your Knowledge

Quick quiz on Slings to test your knowledge (Word)

Bibliography

More information about Slings Research (PDF)