Deluxe Standing 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
Padded U-Sling with Split Leg
- 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
Sara Plus Transfer/Walking Sling
- Available multiple sizes
- Use with Sara Plus
Molift RgoSling Ambulating Vest
- For standing, gait and balance training
- Double buckles and wide padded belt
- ***OPTIONAL Padded groin straps limit the vest from sliding up
LiftPants model 92/920
- Use with Liko Lifts
- Multiple Sizes
Full Standing Support Sling
- User care plan is supplied with every sling
- Covered strap connections points to protect the skin
- Center markers assists the caregiver in correctly positioning the sling
Original Sling Highback
- 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
Sara Plus Wipe Down Sling
- Available multiple sizes
- Use with Sara Plus
HygieneVest Mod. 50/55
- Standard or highback
- Designed for safe & comfortable lifting
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.