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ThoraxSling Transfer Sling- Very comfortable and gives the user an added sense of security
- Facilitates toileting
- Alternative lift loops enable an upright posture, regardless the user’s height
ThoraxSling w/ Seat Support- Easy for the caregiver to apply
- Very comfortable and gives the user an added sense of security
- Facilitates toileting
HygieneSling Toileting Sling- Divided leg supports; easy for the caregiver to apply and remove, the user does not sit on the lifting sling
- Low back; the user is supported behind the back, up to the armpits and under the legs
- The user must have adequate muscular tonus
Independent Lifter- Compatible with two- or four-point suspension bars
- QRS Hook Receiver – quickly and securely attaches to Handicare’s ceiling lifts with QRS hook
- QRS Hook Receiver – quickly and securely attaches to Handicare’s ceiling lifts with QRS hook
Band Sling- Directly assists in the supporting and positioning of limbs
- Ideal for dressing changes or when performing surgery
- Can help turn patients in bed
Dual Access Dived Leg Sling- Provides support from under the thighs, behind the mid to low back, around the torso with a Velcro and belt enclosure
- Side retention straps are optional
- Divided, padded leg supports can be applied and removed in a seated position
Tri-Turner Sling- Symmetrically designed to assist with turning in either direction in bed
- Velcro straps securely attach to bed frame to prevent sling migration
- Provides access for hygiene care, wound care, offloading, dressing
Positioning Sling- Provides full body support for lateral supine transfers, repositioning and turning in bed
- Multiple loop and strap options can accommodate various user repositioning and transfer tasks
- Intended to be left in place (assessment required)
Full Standing Support Sling- Provides support around the torso with adjustable dual buckle enclosures
- Designed for transfers, sit to stand, standing, gait training, and fall prevention
- Thigh supports feature adjustable straps with buckle enclosure support
Rehab Total Support System Sling- Provides support around the torso with dual adjustable Velcro enclosures
- Designed for transfers, standing, gait training and fall prevention
- Padded leg harness is attached to the torso support via adjustable buckle enclosures
Milford Standard Buckled Sling- Use with Milford Lift
- Transfer you from your wheelchair and into your car seat
- Lift you up using a comfortable sling and lowering you into position
Most patient lifts operate with the use of a sling. Slings come in a wide variety of styles and designs, and are integral to ensuring a safe patient transfer. In order for a sling to be suitable, it needs to fit the patient correctly and be well paired with the patient lift that you are using.
There are four main categories of patient slings – Universal, Commode, Stand Assist, and Disposable. Each of these sling types is made slightly differently to best accommodate its intended use. The exact type of sling that is right for you will depend on the type of transfers that you will be doing.
Slings are made of soft materials including fabric, mesh, nylon, and polyester. They support and wrap around part of the patient's body, and attach to patient lifts by the use of multiple straps. Some slings feature soft linings to help cushion and protect a patient's body.
Patient slings have differing sizes and weight capacities. When working with a patient, it is important that a sling fits him or her correctly. Using an incorrectly sized sling can make for an unsafe transfer, and has the potential to rub and pinch the patient. If you are working with multiple patients, then you will need to have multiple slings to accommodate their different sizes.
Don't forget to also make sure that a sling's weight capacity is appropriate for the patient. Slings have weight capacities ranging from 100 to 850 pounds, so you're sure to find an appropriate sling for any patient.
When choosing a sling, carefully consider what type of slings the patient lift you are using is designed to work with. Some lifts work only with one particularly sling style, while others offer more versatility and can work with different sling types.