Basic Patient Lifting Sling

Basic Patient Lifting Sling The Basic Patient Lifting Sling is designed for use in most common lifting situations, such as sitting transfers between bed and wheelchair. With full support from the legs to the top of the shoulders, this standard model of sling has been created to ...Basic Patient Lifting Sling The Basic Patient Lifting Sling is designed for use in most common lifting situations, such as sitting transfers between bed and wheelchair. With full support from the legs to the top of the shoulders, this standard model of sling has been created to lift patients who have poor torso stability but good neck control.

Features of the Basic Patient Lifting Sling Seven different sizes to get an individualised fit Divided leg supports for comfort Easy for the caregiver to apply and remove High back; the user is supported from the tailbone up to the shoulders Standard model, suits most users with good head stability Keeps the patient in an upright seated posture Pocket at lower edge for easier application Full Sense of Security The Basic Lifting Sling is a functional and comfortable lifting tool designed for common seated transfers from bed to wheelchair, chair to wheelchair, or wheelchair to toilet. The design makes it quick and easy for the carer to apply in preparation for a transfer or a lift. The sling features separated leg sections, and has a high back, supporting the patient from the legs and tailbone, up to the top of their shoulder, giving them all full sense of security as they are being lifted.

The durable polyester material is low-friction for easy manouevring and withstands high laundry temperatures. Which Hoists Can I Use the Sling With? This sling is designed with loop fixings. It is designed for easy and secure attachment to all hoists with loop fixing compatibility.

Sizing of the Basic Patient Sling The Basic Sling is available in a choice of seven different sizes, and is adaptable to be used in both 2 and 4-point suspension. It is essential to ensure that the width of the Sling Bar is appropriate for the sling size and the patient’s status and capacity. Size Seat measurement (cm) Overall height (cm) Recommended user weight (kg) XX-Small 21cm 63cm 10 - 25kg Extra Small 27cm 65cm 20 - 35kg Small 37cm 77cm 35 - 55kg Medium 50cm 89cm 45 - 80kg Large 60cm 95cm 75 - 110kg Extra Large 65cm 98cm 100 - 150kg XX-Large 75cm 98cm 140 - 200kg Please note that though the recommended weight is a guideline, the sling should not exceed a load of 300kg.