Hygiene Lifting Sling
The Hygiene Lifting Sling is a transfer aid that is easy to apply and is helpful in aiding the carer to dress and undress the patient in connection with visits to the toilet. It has been designed for use by patients with adequate muscular tonus and has leg supports so that the patient feels secure in the moving and handling process. For additional security, a belted version is also available to buy.
Fully Supportive
The Hygiene Sling facilitates quick and easy application and removal, and also makes for easy dressing and undressing patients in connection with visits to the toilet. It features leg sections, which means that the patient does not sit on the sling, and instead the sling provides support from the tailbone up over the shoulders and under the legs.
Features of the Hygiene Lifting Sling
- Seven different sizes to get an individualised fit
- Divided leg supports for comfort
- Easy for the caregiver to apply and remove
- Low back; the user is supported behind the back, up to the arms and under the legs
- Design makes it easy to dress and undress the user for toileting
- Keeps the patient in a slightly reclined seated posture
- Pocket at lower edge for easier application
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 patient hoists with loop fixing compatibility.
Sizing of the Hygiene Lifting Sling
The Hygiene Lifting 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.
Each size sling is recommended to bear a different weight load. Please refer to the table below for more information about the measurements and recommended user weights for each sling:
Size | Seat measurement (cm) | Overall height (cm) | Recommended user weight (kg) |
XX-Small | 25cm | 50cm | 10 - 30kg |
Extra Small | 35cm | 65cm | 25 - 45kg |
Small | 48cm | 75cm | 40 - 60kg |
Medium | 55cm | 87cm | 55 - 85kg |
Large | 60cm | 93cm | 75 - 100kg |
Extra Large | 80cm | 95cm | 90 - 130kg |
XX-Large | 90cm | 95cm | 120 - 170kg |
Image is for illustrative purposes, this version has a shorter back support. Please note that the recommended weight is a guideline, and the sling should not exceed a load of 300kg.