What is it?
Silva-Deluxe Replacement sling has been designed and manufactured to give good hip and thigh support. Subtle shaping, darting and finishing on the angle of the leg sections creates a blousing effect which provides superior support to the lower torso, hip and thigh area. The leg sections can also be used in the hammock position.
Leg and back panel are fitted with easy application material to further aid application, has some toileting access and is perfect for many general transfers.
This sling has been successfully used with more active users and those with asymmetric body shapes.
Available material types:
Polyester – Wash at 85°C – Tumble dry low heat (max 50°C)
Mesh – Wash at 85°C – Tumble dry low heat (max 50°C)
Superfine Plus – Wash at 71°C – Tumble dry low heat (max 50°C)
Installation options
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
