The General Purpose comes with two tailoring options to allow for bariatric body types, allowing for excess body weight either above or below the waist. The General Purpose has Parasilk on the leg sections for ease of application and is manufactured with a soft double layer spacer on the leg sections for even greater comfort on transfer.
The Silva-Supreme General Purpose sling is manufactured in a structured (heavy duty) polyester, with soft double-layer spacer on the leg sections and soft binding for optimum client comfort. Parasilk on the leg sections help to assist with the application of the sling. The sling design allows for two tailoring options to cover off differing bariatric body shapes. The inclusion of shoulder tucks on this design gives a ‘blousing effect’ on the sling enabling excess weight in the back area to be encompassed within the sling ensuring better back support for the client during the transfer process.
Each sling in the Silva-Supreme range is manufactured using bearers and longer sew on tape positions for additional security giving peace of mind for both client and carer.
The Silva-Supreme General Purpose Sling is available in two tailoring styles as standard.
Tailoring Option 1 (Long Tucks)
This diagram shows the benefit of the long tailoring tucks to provide additional support to the head and upper back area as the sling is tailored to accommodate excess body weight below the waist area.
Tailoring Option 2 (Short Tucks)
This diagram shows the benefit of the short tailoring tucks. Accommodating those body shapes where the weight is typically above waist. The shorter tucks act to allow more fullness to the fabric giving better neck/head support.
An appropriate hoist with the relevant SWL must be used for bariatric transfers, including the use of dual cassettes and overhead tracking.
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
