Single Strap Backbelt

Single strap back belts can be used to transfer patients with predictable, cooperative behavior who are able to follow simple directions, are able to hold onto both hand grips and put both feet on the VERA-LIFT™ foot pad, are weight bearing on both legs. (Refer to “Patient Assessment Criteria†and “VERA-LIFT™ Transfer Procedures†for specific information.) Available in 10†and 13†wide.

Material

Single strap contour back belts are available in your choice of “standard†cloth polyester, “H†cloth, which is high-heat polyester that withstands temperatures up to 200°. “Mesh†a polyester material (for bathing). You may also choose “C†cloth a cool-heat polyester that withstands temperatures up to 167° and has a non-absorbent coating on one side for easy spot cleaning. All slings and belts are also available in a disposable material to help with infection control and cross contamination issues. There are many different custom options available. Please contact Vancare or a local distributor to discuss your concerns and options.

Sizing

UNI-FIT SLINGS should be long enough to fit from the bottom of the patient’s coccyx to the top of, or a few inches above, the patient’s head and wide enough for sling fabric to extend at least two inches in front of the patient’s anterior shoulder.

10-Inch Wide Contour Back Belt

13-inch Wide Contour Back Belt