Leg Lifting Hygiene Slings

The Leg Lifting Hygiene Slings are made to lift the Patient's legs and hips off a mattress when changing incontinence/diaper pads. It is 100% Heat Sealed for infection control. These Slings have a soft, breathable cover with an internal foam for added comfort, and the cover can be wiped clean after use.

Key Features

• Webbing Loops for metal hook hoists
• Keyhole Plates for tilt frame hoists

Additional Information

When testing these Slings with different able-bodied people, there was no reported discomfort, but perhaps some infirm people may not be able to use them. This product is sold as a pair.

With the Patient laying on their back in bed, gently raise their knees to slide one Sling under each leg. Ensure the legs are centered, so when they are lifted, each leg will be in the middle of the Sling. The Slings should be positioned just under the knee and upper leg.

Position the hoist Hanger Bar over the Patient's stomach and not above their knees, so when lifted, the legs will travel slightly towards the Patient's head. Ensure both the bed and the Hoist brakes are on. When raising the hoist, make sure the Patient is comfortable and not experiencing any pain. It should be possible to raise the Patient's legs and their bottom high enough off the mattress to slide some protective sheeting underneath them.

If the Patient is wearing pyjama pants, these can be pulled down to the thigh, just next to the Slings. Then their current pad can be removed. The Patient can be washed, cleaned, and dried, before dressing with a clean pad. They can then be lowered back onto the mattress so that the Carer can do up the side tapes of the pad. Once the pad is secured, the legs are lifted again. The pyjamas can be pulled back up over the pad. It may be possible to do up a pad while the Patient's legs are still raised in the air to avoid a second lift; however, be mindful about doing this as the pad may not be a good fit after the Patient is lowered.

Once the legs have been lowered back onto the mattress, the Slings are carefully removed from under the knees. Any part of the pad that is exposed can be tucked into the pants. This is for Patient dignity.

Specifications

Safe Working Load: 110kg / 240lbs

Item # 6920 - Webbing Loops for metal hook hoists

Item # 6920K - Keyhole Plates for hoist with tilt frame studs. We recommend attaching each Sling to a separate shoulder stud on the tilt frame hoist, so that Slings are separated.

Pad Size: 52cm x 14cm x 3cm / 20.4" x 5.5" x 1"

Loop Length: 33cm / 13"

Cleaning

Consult your facility's infection control department, as they may override our instructions. After each use, both sides of the Slings should be wiped clean with hospital grade disinfectant and then dried. To help with infection control, the webbing used is a very tight knit seat belt webbing that is easy to wipe clean. Webbing is necessary to take the weight of the patient's hips.

We recommend having Slings for each patient to prevent any cross infection.

Important

Instruction Guide Only. Staff must be trained by an experienced Professional Trainer before using this product. We suggest you practise with an able-bodied person before using with a patient.

The Slings must be inspected before use to ensure there are no pinholes or other damage to the waterproof outer cover and the webbing. Do not lift higher or longer than necessary. After lifting, ensure there is no damage to the skin. If the Slings cause discomfort or skin damage, do not continue using them.

Note: This product is not intended for use as a Patient Lifting Sling for transferring patients.

Unit of Measure

Pair