Full Body Sling
- Sling size and fit can vary significantly depending on patient weight and width
- Washing instructions are on each sling label. Washing temperatures should not exceed 185° F. Air-dry or dry at low temperatures
- All slings are constructed of polyester fabrics which can be used in wet or dry environments
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
SupportVest 91
- Fastened around the body with a belt
- Comfortable with removable padding
- Adjustable waist belt
Toileting Sling
- Body-contoured design
- Easier to apply to residents
- Comfortable reclined position
ComfortVest 95
- Use with Comfort Bar
- Extra padded for comfort
- Back support
HC Padded U-Sling
- Universal sling
- For bed to chair and chair to commode transfers as well as floor pick-ups
- Made for 2 pt and 4 pt spreader bars
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.