摘要 |
<p>There is disclosed a disposable or limited use lifting sling 10 formed of non-woven material. The sling has a main back portion 11 with lower end dependent leg support portions 12 and an upper end head support extension 13. The main back portion 11 is formed of only a single non-woven layer of material. The material may have an embossed pattern produced by rolling to give it the appearance of a woven fabric. A method of preventing cross-infection between patients lifted in body support slings suspended from a lifting hoist is also disclosed wherein each patient has his/her own dedicated sling formed of non-woven material. <IMAGE></p> |