Prism Positioning Lift Sling

Prism Positioning Lift Sling is intended to be permanently in place as part of the bedding. It has four pairs of straps and features loops to support the head in various positions. Re-positioning and turning, done manually under time pressure, poses a significant risk of injury to caregivers. It is designed to address that risk. The sling is also used for transfers to other horizontal surfaces.

Features

• Prism Positioning Lift Sling color coded loops for identification and noted in individual care plan for later reference
• Covered strap connections points to protect the skin
• Sling label serves as a sling information reference
• User care plan is supplied with every sling
• Guide handles to facilitate correct handling during transfers
• Center markers assists the caregiver in correctly positioning the sling
• Used for re-positioning an individual in bed while in a horizontal position. Slings outfitted with tabs assist in securing the sling to the bed, as the tabs are tucked under the mattress
• Fabrics: Positioning Slings are available in a variety of materials
  - Polyester (Solid White and Solid Green)
  - Mesh (Blue)
  - Spacer Fabric (Black)
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• Note: This product cannot be returned once opened.

More Information

• Clinical Applications:
  Appropriate for a client who:
  - Requires lateral transfers (i.e., bed to stretcher)
  - Requires frequent turning or repositioning
  - Is physically difficult for caregivers to reposition or turn
  - Receives care in side lying (i.e., peri-care, wound care)
• Sizing Guidelines:
  - It is important that the caregiver ensures that there is never strap in contact with the skin. If this occurs, it is often an indication that the sling is too small
  - Remember to use your best clinical judgment when choosing a sling size which best fits your patient. People come in all different shapes and sizes and two people may weigh the same or be the same height but require different sized slings
  - If the patient weighs over 400lbs a sling consultation is recommended
• Washing Instructions:
  - The sling should be inserted into a washer/laundry bag prior to being placed into the washer. This is to prevent any unusual wear and tear of the sling by the agitator and/or other parts of the washing machine
  - Use mild detergent
  - Set washing machine to Warm wash/cold rinse cycle
  - Do not dry on steam pipes, conventional heaters, wood stoves, or other similar devices
  - Tumble dry on air/fluff cycle only, or hang dry
  - Do not use chlorine based bleach
  - Do not dry clean