Toileting Sling by Select Healthcare

Toileting Sling by Select Healthcare

The Toileting Sling is quilted throughout to provide maximum comfort, while at the same time allowing access to remove clothing for toileting purposes. Now provided with a non-slip waistband.

The LOCOMOTOR SLING RANGE has been designed to be compatible with all hoists with a standard spreader bar configuration. They are not suitable for use with hoists with a wishbone-shaped spreader bar or those that require buckle fastening.

Instructions for use from a seated position:

Sit the patient forward and position the sling so that the top of the commode aperture is level with the seat the patient is sitting on. Ensure that the sling is centrally positioned. Take the leg straps under each thigh ensuring that there is no creasing or rucking. Cross the leg straps by feeding the inner webbing loop of one leg strap through one of the loops of the other one. Attach the leg straps and shoulder straps (and head straps if applicable) to the hoist spreader bar.

Note: A more upright position for the patient is achieved by keeping the leg straps long and the shoulder straps short. The position may be varied by using the different adjustments on each webbing loop.

Caution: When raising the patient in the hoist ensure that the brakes are off; this reduces any swinging that may occur and allows the hoist to find its own centre of gravity for a safe lift. Also, ensure that the sling is not creased or rucked underneath the patient and that the sling is free from all obstacles.

The Toileting sling should only be used with patient’s who have enough muscle tone to prevent them from slipping through the enlarged aperture.

Instructions for use from a lying position:

Roll the patient onto the sling ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is level with the base of the spine. Cross the leg straps in the same way as for hoisting a patient from a seated position.

Summary of Features:

• Handles on the back of the sling to facilitate positioning
• Professional grade patient handling sling

Care and Use:

Wash at 71°C using a propriety detergent for at least 3 minutes with an additional 4-8 minutes for mixing of the load to ensure the entire load is subjected to the temperature for the appropriate period of time. Do not use biological detergents. Short spin. Do not tumble dry.