How can I choose the most suitable patient transfer sling?
Patient transfer slings are a common product used in hospitals to help you move from one place to another safely and comfortably when used with a patient lift. The slings support your weight and provide stability, making the transfer process easy and safe. It's patient- and healthcare worker-friendly.
This article will provide you with the information you need about slings to help you find the one that suits you best.
1. Meet the Patient Transfer Sling
A patient transfer sling is a type of sling that allows the patient to move from one position to another by means of a lifting system. Commonly used, for example, to move a patient from one bed to another, or to move a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, or even to pick someone up off the floor!
2. Main application areas of patient transfer slings
Patient transfer slings are mainly used in three places: hospitals, home care and elderly care.
3. What does the patient transfer sling contain?
Including full-body slings, split-leg slings, net slings, sit-to-stand assisted slings, etc. Next, we will bring you the detailed introduction of patient transfer slings.
(1) Sit to stand assist sling.
The patient sit-to-stand assist sling is a sling used in conjunction with a sit-to-stand lift to support the patient's middle and lower body and to assist the patient during the lift. It is suitable for patients who are able to stand (preferably with the patient being able to bear their own weight).
These slings can be used for bed, chair and toilet transfers.
Advantages of the sit to stand assist sling
l The non-slip sling is widened to provide full lumbar and back support for patient safety and comfort.
l Made of ultra-high strength fabric, webbing and sewing thread for durability and reliable and safe support for patients with limited mobility.
l Made of functional fabric that can be washed and sterilized multiple times at 80 degrees.
Sit to stand assist sling disadvantages
l Not very compatible, cannot be used with other lifts
Padded patient sit to stand assist sling
(2) Solid Full Body Sling
The Solid Full Body Sling supports the patient's entire body, with the part below the knee hanging outside the sling and the arm inside the sling. These slings are usually designed with a higher back to provide support for the head. Most slings of this type are universal and can be used with a lift to get to and from the bed, chair, floor and toilet.
Solid Full Body Sling Advantages.
l Good compatibility, can be used with a variety of patient lifts, easy to move
l Good support, to meet the needs of the whole body support
l Thoughtful head design to protect the head and support it from falling back
Disadvantages of Solid Full Body Sling
l Easy to squeeze for a long time, easy to make the patient feel discomfort on the shoulder
l Easy to squeeze the legs, long time use of legs paralysis discomfort
Recommended Solid Full Body Sling:
(3) Full Body Mesh Sling
This sling is used similarly to a solid full-body sling and is able to support the patient's entire body. This sling is also very compatible and can be used with a variety of lifts. The difference is that this sling is more breathable and suitable for use in hot summer weather.
Full Body Mesh Sling advantages
l Good compatibility with most competitive floor patient lifts, able to move easily between beds, chairs, toilets and floors
l Good support for full body support needs
l Good breathability, no stuffy feeling for long time use, dry and comfortable sitting
Full Body Mesh Sling disadvantages
l Sometimes will produce a sense of extrusion, long time use will cause numbness and discomfort in the shoulders and legs
Recommended Mesh Sling
(4) Divided leg patient U-sling
Divided leg patient U-sling is designed with looped legs to easily separate the legs, avoiding knee compression and helping to evenly distribute the patient's weight.
It is also known as a split leg sling and provides a comfortable experience for patients.
Divided leg patient U-sling advantages
l More even weight distribution for the patient
l Reduces the sensation of knee compression and prevents collisions during exercise
l The crossbelt in front of the body protects the patient from accidental falls
l Easy to use
Divided leg patient U-sling disadvantages
l No full body support, arms are exposed outside the sling
Recommended divided leg patient U-sling:
Divided leg patient U-sling with head support
(5) U-Sling (toilet, hygiene sling)
One of the easiest slings to use, able to pass through the patient's legs and not go under the patient's buttocks. It is often used for bathroom transfers and is also known as a toilet sling or hygiene sling.
The open bottom design makes it very easy to put on, so it can be put on the patient while he or she is lying down and left on the patient while going to the bathroom.
U-Sling advantages
l Bottom opening design for quicker transfer
l Good versatility, suitable for most people
U-Sling disadvantages
l No head support, not suitable for long time use
Recommended U-Sling:
Medical aid nursing padded U-sling without head support
(6) Universal Sling
Similar in structure to the U-Sling, with a design that passes through the patient's legs. It distributes the patient's weight evenly, reduces the sensation of crushing and prevents the patient from being tightly clamped.
Advantages of the Universal Sling
l Good compatibility, can be used with most lifts
l Easy to operate by medical staff, allowing the patient to be easily placed in the sling
l Even weight distribution reduces pressure and provides a comfortable user experience
Universal sling disadvantages
l Does not support the hips, not as comfortable as full body slings which support more parts of the body, and takes time for the patient to adjust to.
Recommended Universal Sling:
(7) Transfer lift sling with head support
This sling is for patients with a weak neck that cannot support their own head. The high-backed design provides head support and helps the patient maintain a comfortable sitting position. The high back design provides head support to help the patient maintain a comfortable sitting position. It also has a positioning effect to prevent the patient from unconsciously tipping and leaning forward and backward during head rotation.
Recommended Transfer lift sling with head support:
Adjustable solid padded patient transfer lift sling with head support
(8) Patient walk assist lift sling.
This is a sling for patient gait training that can be used in conjunction with a lift to improve patient balance, coordinate gait, and allow for safe rehabilitation training.
Recommended patient walk assist lift sling:
Soft comfortable patient walk assist lift sling
(9) Patient transfer repositioning sling
This is a full-body sling that enables horizontal transfer with the patient's entire body in a supine position. This sling wraps the patient's entire body as if they were lying in a hammock, distributing the weight evenly, and is one of the most comfortable slings.
Recommended patient transfer repositioning sling :
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