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You or your patient are looking for the qualities or needs of a body sling or sling lift and not really sure of what to get.

A few things you will need to consider are the quality of a body sling and the best price possible. You also need to consider the reason for a body sling.

Body slings are required for a lift transfer. Two of the best kinds of slings exist, which may, or may not, include support for the head. The full body sling covers the posterior surface of the patient from the shoulders to the rear of the thighs and knees. Another kind of body sling also supports the patient's body, but has divided legs that cross between the patient's legs and support him for the posterior surface of the thighs.

To complete a mechanical lift transfer from the bed to the wheelchair, position the sling underneath the patient by rolling him from side to side. For safety reasons, ensure the sling is in the proper position. Next, place the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle from the bed, with the back of the wheelchair positioned against the foot of the bed. Make certain the brakes are locked. If the wheelchair is a recliner or perhaps a tilt-in-space, it needs to be reclined/tilted for the best positioning into the chair. Position the widened base of the lift beneath the bed and lower the arm to attach the sling.

The chains or hooks of the lift are attached to the net with the shorter length of chain/loops at the head/shoulders of the sling. The longer length of chain/loops are attached on the lower end of the sling. This will likely encourage a seated position. Certain kinds of slings have loops made out of the fabric as part of the sling, as an alternative to chains and metal stays. The lift is then raised and moved 90 degrees to straddle the wheelchair.