Invalid toileting safety sling

摘要

An improved patient transfer and toileting sling comprising an additional flap 3 fabric and adjustment strap 4. The additional fabric and adjusting means allows for enhanced security during transfers and can be easily and quickly removed to facilitate access to patient's clothing during toileting. Adjustment buckles 6 allow the sling to be secured and fitted around a patient's bottom for enhanced comfort and security during transfers. They can also be used to secure the additional flap 3 fabric up and out of the way during toileting to allow for improved access to a patient's clothing.

主权项

1. A patient sling comprising:
a) a substantially u-shaped fabric comprising a horizontal central span and a substantially vertical fabric extending from either side of said central span and substantially perpendicularly to said central span; b) a flap of fabric extending downwards from said central span and between said vertical fabric; c) a plurality of connecting means for securing said sling to a lifting and transporting device; d) at least one strap attached to said flap and extending outwards from either side of said flap, the ends of said straps further comprising a connecting means for attaching said straps to a structural support point; and f) an adjusting means which, in combination with said straps and said structural support points, is used to adjust the length of said straps; whereby said flap may be positioned around a patient's bottom and secured by said straps and said adjusting means.