Overview
Popular and extremely versatile solution for repositioning and lateral transfers within a residential/hospital environment. The Silva Repositioning Sling offers superior pressure management thanks to its ergonomic design and construction.
It provides healthcare practitioners with the ability to reposition patients regularly as the repositioning sling is frequently used as part of an effective pressure management to help reduce and prevent pressure sores.
The sheet can be used in a side-lying position to facilitate a ‘log-roll’ movement which will give access for personal care, to change patient’s position for help in assisting with pressure management and is also useful for changing soiled bedding.
It also be used with a slide sheet positioned underneath the repositioning sheet to help with the glide and ensuring that the patient is positioned correctly back into the centre of the bed after the turn.
Straps are attached to the spreader bar, the patient should be slowly lifted and levelled correctly before repositioning. This procedure will help to assist the caregiver in repositioning the patient higher up the bed.
The positioning sling comes with eight tapes plus two head support tapes, which when fully attached to the hoist, creates a supine transfer sling useful for lateral transfers from a bed/stretcher to an operating theatre or diagnostic table.
Available in one material type: Polyester - Easy application. Glides and slides smoothly, dries quickly after washing.
Wash at 85°C & Do not tumble dry.
This sling is non-refundable/returnable