Invacare Comfort In Situ Sling
Medium
Product Details
The Invacare Comfort In Situ Sling supports the whole body during transfers and is suitable for individuals with good head control.
Designed without handles, the sling can remain conveniently under the client after a transfer, enhancing user convenience and minimizing the need for readjustments.
Made from a special certified flame-retardant material in spacer fabric, this sling ensures not only a secure and comfortable experience but also meets stringent safety standards.
The innovative design is not only environmentally friendly but has also undergone third-party testing against EN 1021 parts 1 and 2, guaranteeing compliance with rigorous industry benchmarks.
Hammock style slings like this in the Invacare Comfort Slings range are ideally suited to those with chronic pain. The Comfort slings are also useful for above-the-knee amputees.
A risk assessment by a healthcare professional relating to skin integrity and pressure ulcer risk must be carried out before leaving a sling in situ for a prolonged period.
Please note, when left in place for prolonged periods the client should be regularly re-positioned in line with local health authority pressure ulcer prevention protocols.
Sling Size Guide (approx)
Small Sling (Orange Binding) - user weight: 25 - 50kgs (4 - 7.8 st)
Medium Sling (Yellow Binding) - user weight: 40 - 90kgs (6.3 - 14.1 st)
Large Sling (Blue Binding) - user weight: 80 - 130kgs (12.6 - 20.4 st)
Extra-Large Sling (Black Binding) - user weight: 120 - 250kgs (18.9 - 39 st)
N.B. Please note the above is just a guide as the size and shape of users can vary so much. If in doubt about the size of sling required please take advice.
Key User Benefits
- The breathable spacer fabric is two-way stretch allowing the material to adapt to the contours of the user, resulting in high levels of comfort and support. This fabric is preferred if someone is to remain in situ with the sling on.
- This version of spacer sling is ideally suited to in situ needs as it doesn't have handles that can otherwise cause discomfort to the user.
- Can be used for transfers from a lying position, lifting from the ground, and transfers from a seated to seated position.
- This sling is compatible with the majority of patient lifts.
Product Specifications
- Made out of special certified flame retardant material in breathable spacer fabric
- Suitable for people with good head support
- Supports the whole body
- Durable, sturdy, and easy to put on
- Compatible with a wide range of patient lifts
- Machine washable at a maximum of: 90 °C
- Maximum user weight (XS to Large): 200kgs (31 st)
- Maximum user weight (XL): 250kgs (39 st)
- Environmentally friendly
- Third-party tested against EN 1021 parts 1 and 2