Deluxe Patient Handling Sling by Select Healthcare
- Padded lower half for enhanced patient comfort during hoist transfers, with a small toileting aperture for routine commode and toilet hoist positioning, available in knitted polyester for standard transfers or mesh for bathing where rapid water drainage is required - an enhanced alternative to the standard Locomotor Sling for patients who spend longer periods in the sling or for whom lower-body padding is a clinically important comfort consideration.
- Mesh material option for bathing hoist transfers drains water quickly on removal from the bath, preventing the weight increase and patient discomfort of a saturated knitted polyester sling during the post-bath hoist, with the Deluxe mesh providing the same enhanced lower-body padding advantage during wet transfers as the polyester does for dry transfers.
- Padded lower half reduces pressure point risk at ischial tuberosities and thigh creases during prolonged sling contact, making the Deluxe specification appropriate for patients who require longer hoist transfer sequences or who have existing pressure area concerns at the contact zones that unpadded sling straps can exacerbate.
- Compatible with standard spreader bar hoists; LOLER 1998 six-monthly thorough examination and pre-use visual inspection required, with both the padded lower section and the strap attachment points inspected specifically at each examination.
Select Healthcare Deluxe Patient Handling Sling: Padded Lower Half Hoist Sling with Toileting Aperture
The Select Healthcare Deluxe Patient Handling Sling is an enhanced version of the Locomotor Sling range with a padded lower half for greater patient comfort during hoist transfers, a small toileting aperture for routine commode and toilet positioning, and availability in both knitted polyester for standard dry transfers and knitted polyester mesh for bathing hoist transfers. The padded lower half reduces the pressure point risk at the ischial tuberosities and thigh creases that can develop in unpadded sling leg straps during prolonged contact, making the Deluxe the appropriate specification for patients who spend longer periods in the sling or who have existing pressure area concerns at sling contact zones.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Select Healthcare - Locomotor Sling Range |
| Enhancement | Padded lower half for enhanced leg support and comfort |
| Aperture | Small toileting aperture |
| Materials | Knitted polyester (standard) or mesh (bathing) |
| Hoist Compatibility | Standard spreader bar hoists ONLY |
| Not Compatible With | Wishbone spreader bar or buckle-fastening hoists |
| Type | Reusable, washable |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
LOLER 1998 requires thorough examination of the Deluxe Sling every six months, with specific attention during examination to the padded lower section where the padding material can degrade or shift over time, and to the strap attachment points at each end of the padded leg section where stress concentrations from repeated use can cause earlier degradation than in non-padded equivalents. NICE CG179 (pressure ulcer prevention) is relevant to sling selection for patients with existing pressure area concerns: the padded lower half of the Deluxe Sling reduces the contact pressure at the ischial tuberosities and thigh creases during hoist transfers, contributing to the pressure ulcer prevention strategy for patients who are transferred multiple times daily using a hoist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Deluxe Sling the appropriate upgrade from the standard Locomotor Sling?
Specify the Deluxe Sling where enhanced lower-body comfort is a clinical priority - specifically for patients with existing pressure area damage at the ischial tuberosities or thigh contact zones, patients with fragile or sensitive skin at sling contact points, patients with pain or discomfort during hoist transfers who report the leg straps as uncomfortable, and patients who spend longer periods in the sling during complex transfers. For routine hoist transfers of patients without these specific comfort requirements, the standard Locomotor Sling provides adequate support without the additional cost of the Deluxe specification.
Does the mesh Deluxe Sling provide the same level of padding as the knitted polyester version when wet?
The mesh Deluxe Sling retains its padded lower section when wet, though the padding may feel different from the knitted polyester version when saturated. The key advantage of the mesh in a bathing context is the drainage of the outer mesh layers, which prevents the patient from sitting in a pool of retained bath water after the hoist exits the bath. The padded section drains more slowly than the mesh outer due to the denser padding material, but the quantity of water retained in the padding section is significantly less than in a fully knitted polyester sling, maintaining the practical advantage of the mesh specification for post-bath patient comfort and safe handling weight.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range. Our patient slings are designed for safe, compliant transfers in care homes and clinical environments.
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- Padded lower half for enhanced patient comfort during hoist transfers, with a small toileting aperture for routine commode and toilet hoist positioning, available in knitted polyester for standard transfers or mesh for bathing where rapid water drainage is required - an enhanced alternative to the standard Locomotor Sling for patients who spend longer periods in the sling or for whom lower-body padding is a clinically important comfort consideration.
- Mesh material option for bathing hoist transfers drains water quickly on removal from the bath, preventing the weight increase and patient discomfort of a saturated knitted polyester sling during the post-bath hoist, with the Deluxe mesh providing the same enhanced lower-body padding advantage during wet transfers as the polyester does for dry transfers.
- Padded lower half reduces pressure point risk at ischial tuberosities and thigh creases during prolonged sling contact, making the Deluxe specification appropriate for patients who require longer hoist transfer sequences or who have existing pressure area concerns at the contact zones that unpadded sling straps can exacerbate.
- Compatible with standard spreader bar hoists; LOLER 1998 six-monthly thorough examination and pre-use visual inspection required, with both the padded lower section and the strap attachment points inspected specifically at each examination.