Ergolet Universal Amputee Sling

The amputee sling is used for persons with single or double leg amputation. It provides a good support of the body and stabilizes the pelvis, for a stabile and safe experience for the user. The amputee sling ensures an upright sitting position, that contributes to an easy and correct positioning of the user. With this sling it is possible to both transfering from a sitting and lying position. For an easier fitting when the user is in a sitting position, there is a pocket located on the back, and two handles on the side of the pocket to help the carer moving the patient.

The amputee sling has a distictive leg strap solution, which means that the straps are not crossed. Further, it has a large and padded surface, that reduces the pressure of the entire femur. The sling also comes with an extra soft cuff that can be fastened around the amputated leg.

Material and why it is good

The amputee sling is available with and without head support.

Key Features

Usability: For users with one or two legs amputated.

Function: Transfering the user with mobile or stationary hoist.

Lift to and from: A lying or sitting position in a bed to a sitting position in a wheelchair or shower chair.

Compatibility: 2-point, 3-point and 4-point spreader bar, Luna ceiling lift, Ergolet mobile hoists.

Padded sling with extra support around the thighs and pelvis

Usability

• For users who have a single or double amputation
• For transfers from a sitting or lying position.
• For transfers in mobile and stationary hoists.

Features

• The sling is transferring user from a wheelchair / chair or from lying position from a bed or bath.
• The sling provides good support of the body and stabilizes the pelvis, which give the user a feeling of stability and safety.
• The leg straps have a large padded surface, which reduces the pressure on the entire femur.
• The sling ensures an upright sitting position that contributes to a correct positioning of the user.

Universal Amputee has

• Split leg straps with special strap solution, which means that the leg straps are not crossed.
• An extra soft cuff, which can be fastened around the amputated leg.
• Coloured strap on upper back with size and midline mark, which ensure correct placement of the sling.
• A small seat opening.
• Location pocket for better sling fitting when sitting in a wheelchair.
• Guide straps on both sides of the sling to help the carer moving the user