Toileting Sling- Body-contoured design
- Easier to apply to residents
- Comfortable reclined position
General Purpose Clip Sling- Body-contoured design
- Easier to apply to residents
- Comfortable reclined position
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
Advance Access Padded Toileting Sling- Great for car transfers
- For removal of clothing and toileting
- Patient must have upper body control
Padded Full Back Sling- Designed for comfort AND safety
- Manufactured to the highest global standards, EN ISO 10535 and CE marked
- General purpose offering as well as special-purpose designs
Advance Quick Fit Deluxe Sling- Great for almost all patients and needs including amputees
- For use with bed to chair and chair to commode transfers as well as floor pick-ups
- Durable polyester sling
General Purpose Sling With OR Without Head Support- Body-contoured design
- Easier to apply to residents
- Comfortable reclined position
Sara Plus Transfer/Walking SLING ONLY- Available multiple sizes
- Use with Sara Plus
- Suitable for patients who are assessed as needing extra support for transfers
Sara Plus Standing Sling- Available multiple sizes
- Use with Sara Plus
- Sling may also be suitable for standing, stepping and walking practice
Universal Padded U-Sling with Head Support- Six loops for increased stability and comfort
- Recommended for bed to chair and chair to commode transfers as well as floor pick-ups
- Comfortable padded polyester material
Hoyer Padded Head Support U-Sling- Padded fabric works best for transfers.
- Four-point hook up works on 4-point and 6-point cradles.
- Optional head support folds-down when not required.
Hoyer Sit to Stand CLIP Sling STAND-AID- Intended for use with a clip cradle and comes with four clip connections
- Sling is made with a mesh material and extra padding around the legs for added comfort
- Adjustable body belt adds support and security during transport
Buttocks Support Strap- Two sizes for best fit
- Washable
- Attaches easily to *most stand assist lifts
Padded Head Support U-Sling- For transfers from bed to a wheelchair, recliner, or shower chair, or from floor to bed
- 600 lb weight capacity
- Strong and Durable
Hoyer Access Comfort Clip Sling with Head Support- Intended for use with a clip cradle and comes with four clip connections
- Sling is made with a mesh material and extra padding around the legs for added comfort
- Adjustable body belt adds support and security during transport
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.