Prism Medical Band/Limb Quilted Sling, Medium

Prism medical band/limb quilted sling is designed to assist caregiver support and position limbs for a variety of tasks including wound care, leg/venous wrapping, and foot care.

Product #: 2507720PM

Overview

Details

Band/limb quilted sling is ideal for supporting limbs to facilitate change of dressing on arms, hands, legs, feet or to elevate and hold limbs during surgery
Band quilted sling is additionally available in disposable models
Providing proper limb support, height and a comfortable surface
Band Slings can be used with a ceiling lift to turn a client in bed

Special Applications

Due to the limited amount of material utilized in the construction of the band sling it may be an excellent choice when turning patients, elevating particular areas of the body for easier access.
Placing under the hips may allow a slight elevation of the hips, into a slight pelvic bridge position
The band sling, placed under the shoulder, may allow elevation of the shoulder/torso for access to head, scalp, hair, etc.

Requirements for use

Prism Medical band sling system, used for lifting/transferring is not suitable for all individuals
This method of use, requires that the client have a great degree of upper body strength, trunk control, endurance, cooperation and cognition
It is important that each client be assessed by a registered health professional prior to the use of this system for lifting and transferring
Assessment of the individual should be carried out on a regular basis to determine their continued suitability for the proper sling and transfer method

Additional Notes

It is important the sling be applied as to reduce the risk of skin irritation, during the application process. Thus it is recommended that the sling be folded in 1/3 or ½, such that the strap is folded under the sling. The sling should be inserted under the leg/limb in areas of limited leg-bed contact, for example the back of the knee.

Details

Band/limb quilted sling is ideal for supporting limbs to facilitate change of dressing on arms, hands, legs, feet or to elevate and hold limbs during surgery
Band quilted sling is additionally available in disposable models
Providing proper limb support, height and a comfortable surface
Band Slings can be used with a ceiling lift to turn a client in bed

Special Applications

Due to the limited amount of material utilized in the construction of the band sling it may be an excellent choice when turning patients, elevating particular areas of the body for easier access.
Placing under the hips may allow a slight elevation of the hips, into a slight pelvic bridge position
The band sling, placed under the shoulder, may allow elevation of the shoulder/torso for access to head, scalp, hair, etc.

Requirements for use

Prism Medical band sling system, used for lifting/transferring is not suitable for all individuals
This method of use, requires that the client have a great degree of upper body strength, trunk control, endurance, cooperation and cognition
It is important that each client be assessed by a registered health professional prior to the use of this system for lifting and transferring
Assessment of the individual should be carried out on a regular basis to determine their continued suitability for the proper sling and transfer method

Additional Notes

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