What is it?
A highly technically advanced transfer sling designed for end users who suffer with extreme extensions. The Silva-Tinkham sling has been manufactured to ensure a safe transfer for those end users who have been known as ‘escape artists’ and have difficulty in maintaining any body control or those who have extensor patterning.
It is a fully supportive divided leg sling and features a wrap around thoracic section, designed to fit firmly around the body, with clunk-click buckle which allows the user to ‘wear’ the sling. It features a soft padded neck roll and head support. Hip tapes supplied as standard with provision for a 2nd set of hip tapes. Two modesty straps supplied, one alongside the inner leg tape and one across the width of the leg.
Available in three material types:
- Polyester – Easy application. Glides and slides smoothly, dries quickly after washing.
- Mesh – High density open weave mesh, durable, used for bathing as quick drying. SUITABLE FOR BATHING
- Silva-Superfine® PLUS – High performance fabric offering superior comfort. SUITABLE FOR BATHING
Washing Details:
- Polyester and Mesh – Wash at 85°C
- Silva-Superfine PLUS – Wash at 71°C
- All materials – Tumble dry low heat (max 50°C)
Sizing-guide
Please Note: Measurements are given for guidance and only reflect the design stated. If you require a custom made sling or have any further questions regarding Silvalea sizing please contact us for more help.
|
A
(Chest Circumference)Â |
B
(C7 to Base of Spine) |
| XXSmall |
55 – 60cm |
35 – 40cm |
| XSmall |
68 – 74cm |
40 – 45cm |
| Small |
79 – 86cm |
45 – 50cm |
Installation Options
Please Note: The images shown are to be used as a guide to the various installation options this product can be used for. These are a pictorial representation only. Please refer to the product’s instructions of use for application process.
Lift type-guide
Lift Type: KEY
Active – end user is active and can participate in transfer.
Passive Lift – end user can maintain passivity or has limited mobility.
Extensive – end user has limited body control and/or suffers from extreme extensions.
Mobility FIM
Functional Independence Measure
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scale assesses physical and cognitive disability. This scale focuses on the burden of care – that is, the level of disability indicating the burden of caring for them.
Mobility
- Transfers: bed / chair / wheelchair
- Transfers: toilet
- Transfers: bathtub / shower
- Transfers: car
- Locomotion: walking / wheelchair
- Locomotion: stairs
Sling Shape
Approximate visual representation of sling design.
