Drive Devilbiss Sling Range Hammock Style Sling with Head Support User Guide

Drive Devilbiss Sling Range Hammock Style Sling with Head Support

Specifications
Our slings are designed for use in hoist systems to facilitate safe and comfortable transfers. They come in various sizes and materials to cater to different user needs.

Product Usage Instructions

Selection of Sling
Ensure you select the appropriate sling based on the user’s needs and requirements. Consider factors like neck stability, headand trunk support, and comfort during transfers.

Fitting the Sling
Follow the fitting instructions provided with the sling to ensure it is correctly attached to the hoist equipment. Proper fitting is crucial for safe transfers.

Risk Assessment
Prior to using the sling, conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify any potential hazards or risks. This assessment should be carried out by a qualified individual.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I determine the correct size of sling to use?
  A: The size of the sling should be based on the user’s measurements and specific needs. Refer to the sizing chart provided for guidance.

• Q: Can the slings be used with any hoist system?
  A: Our slings are designed to be compatible with most hoist systems, but it is important to ensure compatibility before use.

Slings are an important component of any hoist system, they are the point of contact and interface between the user and the hoist. The correct selection of sling is paramount in providing a safe, dignified and comfortable transfer.

Our high quality range offers a variety of designs and materials to allow comfortable moving and handling. All of our slings have a colour coded loop system to make positioning, and connection to a hoist, as simple as possible. This system offers a range of adjustments to meet the specific needs of the user.
Selecting the correct type of sling depends on the physical characteristics of the user, such as height and weight, whether the user has trunk control or needs head and/or leg support.

Additional factors to consider are:

• Type of transfer – from which position is the individual going from and to.
• Individual’s medical condition – for example their functional and sitting ability.
• Comfort – consider chronic pain, perhaps medical attachments.
• The hoist and spreader bar – ensure that the sling can be used and fitted correctly to the equipment.

All these factors must be taken into consideration when selecting the appropriate sling. A full evaluation and risk assessment should be carried out by a qualified person.

Key Features of Slings

• All standard slings have colour coded edges so that you can easily determine its size:- Blue = Extra Large, Green = Large, Yellow = Medium, Red = Small.
• Each sling has colour coded positional loops to offer different seating positions.
• All standard slings come with padded legs for optimum comfort. The padded legs are fitted with nylon inserts to stop the legs from bunching.
• All of our standard slings are equipped with positioning handles to assist the carer to position and apply the sling to the user.
• Slings are available in different materials for different patients and environments;
• Mesh – Soft and pliable material, predominantly used for bathing as the material allows water to drain away and dries quickly after use. All mesh slings are tested with a SWL of 300kg.
• Polyester – A popular and standard material for slings. Polyester is robust yet smooth, it has low friction which makes the sling easy to apply and remove. All polyester slings are tested with a SWL of 400kg.
  Spacer – A three dimensional mesh, multi stretch fabric that adapts to the user’s body shape. Designed to remain under the user this fabric is ideal for when regular application or removal of a sling is difficult.* All spacer slings are tested with a SWL of 300kg.
  Thorough risk assessment required

Classic Universal

Our universal all-purpose sling offers a ‘FastFit’ application with padded leg support for additional comfort during transfers. It is a multipurpose sling which is suitable for individuals with good neck stability and maintains an upright sitting position during transfers.

Classic Universal with Head Support
Our universal all-purpose sling offers a ‘FastFit’ application with padded leg support for additional comfort during transfers. This multipurpose sling has an integral head support panel, for individuals who require head and neck support, and maintains an upright sitting position during transfers.

 | Universal Sling (Solid Polyester)| Universal Sling (Mesh Polyester)
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Small| UNIVERSAL/P/S| UNIVERSAL/M/S
Medium| UNIVERSAL/P/M| UNIVERSAL/M/M
Large| UNIVERSAL/P/L| UNIVERSAL/M/L
Extra Large| UNIVERSAL/P/XL| UNIVERSAL/M/XL
 | Classic Universal with Head Support (Solid Polyester)| Classic Universal with Head Support (Mesh Polyester)
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Small| UNIVERSAL/P/HS/S| UNIVERSAL/M/HS/S
Medium| UNIVERSAL/P/HS/M| UNIVERSAL/M/HS/M
Large| UNIVERSAL/P/HS/L| UNIVERSAL/M/HS/L
Extra Large| UNIVERSAL/P/HS/XL| UNIVERSAL/M/HS/XL

Luxury Toilet
A strong yet comfortable sling specifically designed to allow access for toileting, dressing and personal hygiene care. This sling is suitable for individuals with good trunk and neck stability and maintains an upright sitting position during transfers.

Luxury Toilet with Head Support
A strong yet comfortable sling specifically designed to allow access for toileting, dressing and personal hygiene care. This sling has an integral head and trunksupport panel, for individuals who require additional neck support, and maintains an upright sitting position during transfers.

 | Luxury Toilet (Solid Polyester)| Luxury Toilet with Head Support (Solid Polyester)
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Small| TOILET/P/S| TOILET/P/HS/S
Medium| TOILET/P/M| TOILET/P/HS/M
Large| TOILET/P/L| TOILET/P/HS/L
Extra Large| TOILET/P/XL| TOILET/P/HS/XL

Hammock
This hammock style long seat sling is designed for amputees and individuals who are not comfortable in a divided leg sling. This sling is suitable for those with good neck stability. To be applied on the bed, the sling has additional quilting to the lower edge to enhance comfort during transfers.

Hammock with Head Support
This hammock style long seat sling is designed for amputees and individuals who are not comfortable in a divided leg sling. This sling has an integral head support panel for individuals who require head and neck support. To be applied on the bed, the sling has additional quilting to the lower edge to enhance comfort during transfers.

 | Hammock (Solid Polyester)| Hammock (Mesh Polyester)
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Small| HAMMOCK/P/S| HAMMOCK/M/S
Medium| HAMMOCK/P/M| HAMMOCK/M/M
Large| HAMMOCK/P/L| HAMMOCK/M/L
Extra Large| HAMMOCK/P/XL| HAMMOCK/M/XL
 | Hammock with Head Support (Solid Polyester)| Hammock with Head Support (Mesh Polyester)
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Small| HAMMOCK/P/HS/S| HAMMOCK/M/HS/S
Medium| HAMMOCK/P/HS/M| HAMMOCK/M/HS/M
Large| HAMMOCK/P/HS/L| HAMMOCK/M/HS/L
Extra Large| HAMMOCK/P/HS/XL| HAMMOCK/M/HS/XL

IN CHAIR SLINGS

Our In Chair slings are supplied in 3D multi stretch spacer fabric. The material is made by connecting two separate fabric faces with a separate spacer yarn – this gives the fabric it’s 3D appearance. This construction has naturally ventilating properties giving a breathable and cushioned finish

In Chair Hammock Comfort
To be applied on the bed, this sling is designed to remain under the user, reducing the regular application and removal of slings for both the user and carer. Designed to provide a comfortable transfer for users, this sling has a seamless bottom edge and is complimented with a thinner padded pommel for support.

Spacer Fabric
These slings are designed to remain under the user making them ideal for when regular application or removal of a sling is difficult*

In Chair Hammock with Split Leg
This sling has a split leg design allowing you to fold away the leg supports to prevent build-up of heat to improve individual comfort. Tobe applied on the bed, this sling is designed to remain under the user, reducing the regular application and removal of slings for both the user and carer.

 | Sling in

Chair Hammock Comfort

| Sling Split Leg in Chair Hammock
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Small| 4101BE| 4001BE
Medium| 4102BE| 4002BE
Large| 4103BE| 4003BE
Extra Large| 4103XBE| 4003XBE

Stand Up Sling
For users who are weight bearing, but need assistance from a seated to a standing position, using a stand aid type hoist. A stand up sling is designed to assist with the standing process. Fully padded polyester sling with non slip mesh and adjustable body belt. These slings are only suitable for those who have a degree of weight bearing capability.

Transport Sling
The transport sling has been designed for seat to seat transfers, using a stand aid hoist. It is fully padded with an adjustable body belt, also supporting the user under the legs.

Patient Transfer Sling
When using our patient turner and transfer aids, for additional safety and peace of mind a transfer sling can be used. The transfer sling has a velcro strap in addition to a buckle which locks in place over the handle bar.

Deluxe Feeder Sling
This single carer sling, for use with the patient turner and transfer aids, enables the carer to assist individuals to a standing position

SLING SIZING GUIDE

• For a transfer with a stationary or mobile lift to be as safe and comfortable as possible, it is very important that the lifting sling is the right size and that the model is appropriate for the particular user and lifting situation. To determine which model, size and material are most suitable for the individual user, individual trial fitting is always necessary.
• This guide aims to give a you an idea of the size you require. Sit to A full evaluation and risk assessment should be carried out by a qualified person

Taking the Measurements
Using a soft measuring tape take and record the measurements as below.

Girth
For men and children this is the measurement around the chest measured just under the arms or for women around the hips, this measurement can be done lying down or in a seated position.

Height
For accuracy this is best carried out with the patient in a lying position, if measured in sections i.e. nape of neck to coccyx and coccyx to back of knee etc, the resulting measurements almost always end up with the patient being taller than they actually are.
Once the girth and height is known look to the chart for the sling size that closely matches the measurement taken, If in doubt seek advice from your clinician or call our customer services team on 0845 0600 333.

Please Note: This is a guide only.

Tel. +44 (0) 845 0600 333
Web. www.drivedevilbiss.co.uk
Leaflet code: LL473

References

• Drive DeVilbiss | Global Distributor of Durable Medical Products

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