Prism Hygiene / Toileting Sling Size Guide
Information
Size | Height | Recommended Weight |
Junior (XS) | < 4' / 1.22 m | < 110 lbs / 50 kg |
Small (S) | 4'-5'6" / 1.21-1.67 m | 95-150 lbs / 43-68 kgs |
Medium (M) | 5'-6' / 1.52-183 m | 125-250 lbs / 56-113 kgs |
Large (L) | 6'-7' / 1.83-2.13 m | 250-400 lbs / 113-181 kgs |
X-Large (XL) | 6'-7' / 1.83-2.13 m | 400-480 lbs / 181-218 kgs |
XX-Large (XXL) | > 6'6" / 1.98 m | > 480 lbs / 218 kgs |
The Hygiene Sling is rated to 1000lbs / 453.59 kgs safe working load (SWL)
Note: In some circumstances, the chart may direct the caregiver to use a particular size, however, due to the client’s physical abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, or weight distribution the client may be better suited to a sling size other than the size indicated on the chart.
To determine if the size selected is appropriate see: Prism Hygiene Sling Guide