1. Patient slings

2. What is a patient sling? A piece of handling equipment used to facilitate a transfer of a patient, whose mobility is limited, using a mechanical lift. This technology is a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric, which can be used to raise, transfer and lower the patient. It will achieve a safer transfer, as it reduces the risks associated with manual handling. It reduces the amount of people required to move thepatient It reduces the chance of orthopaedic injury from liftingpatients It allows heavy patients to be transferred easily 3. Universal high slingSupport type: Whole body and headKey Features: Covered lifting straps to preventTypical use: Transfers from supine Seated to seated transfersshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type,manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working loadUser characteristics: Limited head, trunk, and hip control Rear positioning pocket for carer Slide sheet material on leg pieces, for ease of positioning 4. Universal standard slingSupport type: Whole body including shoulders Typical use: Good all round sling for the elderly Seated to seated transfers User characteristics: Only suitable for those with good head control Key Features: Covered lifting straps to preventshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labeling, stating; sling type,manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Rear positioning pocket for carer Slide sheet material on leg pieces,for ease of positioning 5. Easy Fit sling Support type: Whole body and head Typical use: Transfers from supine Seated to seated transfers User characteristics: Limited head, trunk, and hip control Amputees Severely disabledKey Features: Covered lifting straps to preventshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type,manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Rear positioning pocket for carer Slide sheet material on leg pieces,for ease of positioning 6. Universal high slingSupport type: Whole body and headKey Features: Covered lifting straps to preventTypical use: Transfers from supine User characteristics: Limited body controlshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type,manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Amputee (above the knee) Rear positioning pocket for carer Chronic pain Slide sheet material on leg pieces,for ease of positioning 7. toileting/ dressing slingSupport type: Whole body and headKey Features: Covered lifting straps to preventTypical use: Seated to seated transfers User characteristics: Limited head, trunk, and hipcontrolshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type,manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Slide sheet material on leg pieces,for ease of positioning Padded waist strap with velcro 8. Stand assist slingSupport type: Lower back Typical use: Seated to seated transfers User characteristics: Good body and head control Some weight bearing and ability required Ability to grip hoist boomKey Features: Covered lifting straps to prevent shearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type, manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Slide sheet material on leg pieces, for ease of positioning Padded waist strap with velcro and buckle for added security 9. Toileting/ dressing high slingSupport type: Whole body and headTypical use: Seated to seated transfers User characteristics: Limited head, trunk, and hipcontrolKey Features: Covered lifting straps to preventshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type,manufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Slide sheet material on leg pieces,for ease of positioning Padded waist strap with velcro 10. Comfort sling with toilet opening Support type: Whole body and headKey Features: Covered lifting straps to preventTypical use: Transfers from supineshearing and abrasion of skin Manufactured in Great Britain Clear labelling, stating; sling type,User characteristics: Limited body control Amputee (above the knee) Chronic painmanufacture date, serial number, care instructions and safe working load Toileting opening Slide sheet material on leg pieces,for ease of positioning 11. Comfort sling with toilet opening Alpine Care Equipmentprovides beds and accessories, mattresses and cushions, moving and handling equipment, medical equipment, specialist seating and more to the healthcare sectors across the UK. Alpines core values can be distilled into three key words: Easier Simpler Safer In everything we do our main aim is to ensure these three values are at the centre of your supply experience. Take a look at outPatient Slingsand Hoist Slings range.