AmpSling Patient Lifting Sling
Designed to accommodate the unique needs of patients with double or high leg amputations, the AmpSling Patient Lifting Sling facilitates the seamless transfer of patients in common lifting situations, including seated transfers from beds to wheelchairs. Prioritising patient safety during transfers, the sling supports the patient from the tailbone to the head, greatly reducing the risk of falls. Its simple design allows caregivers to perform each transfer with ease and efficiency.
What's Included?
- 1 x Patient Lifting Sling
Sizing Information
The AmpSling is available in a choice of six 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. Please refer to the table below for more information about the sizing:
Size | Seat measurement | Overall height | Recommended user weight |
Extra Small | 27cm | 85cm | 20 - 40kg |
Small | 37cm | 90cm | 35 - 60kg |
Medium | 45cm | 97cm | 50 - 80kg |
Large | 50cm | 100cm | 70 - 110kg |
Extra Large | 60cm | 100cm | 100 - 130kg |
XX-Large | 70cm | 100cm | 120 - 180kg |
Who Can Benefit From the AmpSling?
The AmpSling is specially designed to support the safe transfers of individuals with double or high leg amputations. Suitable environments for use include hospitals, care homes and assisted living facilities.
Key Features and Benefits
- Facilitates safe transfers for patients with leg amputations
- Designed for common transfers, e.g. bed to wheelchair
- High back offers secure support from head to tailbone
- Smaller opening accommodates for users with high leg amputations
- Adjustable leg caters to personal preferences (option for divided or undivided)
- Assists caregivers with a user-friendly design
- Sling bars attached to prevent strap slippage, improving the safety of patients
- Provides an upright seating position for patients, for security and comfort
- Pocket at the lower edge supports an easier application process
Secure Transfer of Amputees
The AmpSling Lifting Sling is a functional and comfortable lifting accessory that has been designed for use by patient with double and/high leg amputations. It is ideal to use for most common transfers such as 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.
To see the AmpSling in action and for detailed, visual instructions for use, please watch the video below.
Adjustable and Secure Design
The sling features a leg section that can be adjusted from undivided to divided depending on preference. It also has a high back, supporting the patient from the under legs and tailbone, up to the top of their shoulders, giving them all full sense of security as they are being lifted.
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.
Please note that though the sling can cope with a maximum weight load of 300kg, the recommended guidelines should still be followed.