ThoraxSling
- 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
WalkingVest Gait Training Sling
- Easy for the caregiver to apply
- Designed for greater safety and security during gait training
- Provides good support in the groin and around the upper body
Molift RgoSling HighBack Padded
- Lift from lying or sitting position
- Can be used for lifting from the floor
- Comfortable with padded back and legrests
HygieneSling
- 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
Molift RgoSling HighBack Net
- Molift Rgo Sling HighBack Net is an all-round sling that fits most users and hoisting situations in homecare and institutional environments
- The RgoSling HighBack Net is fabricated in a soft net mesh polyester material. The material breathes well and dries very quickly
- The sling is especially suitable for shower and bathing situations
Molift EvoSling Hygiene Padded
- Easy to apply and remove
- For users with good core stability and muscle tone
- Belt for added security during lifting
Molift RgoSling Comfort HighBack
- Supports the whole body, head and thighs
- User can remain sitting on the sling
- Durable and flexible polyester net. Good ventilation
ThoraxSling w/ Seat Support
- Easy for the caregiver to apply
- Very comfortable and gives the user an added sense of security
- Facilitates toileting
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.