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Taped Head Support
The Hammock sling is also available with a
taped head support.
The additional straps connect to the carry bar
direct onto the same hooks that the shoulder
straps are attached to. ( see photo 1)
The additional straps are adjustable to suit the
clients head position and level of support.
( see photo 2).
Photo 1
Photo 2
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Prism Hammock Sling - Material Variants / Uses
Standard Slings
Poly:
The sling is made from a close knit polyester material and has nylon ‘rip
stop’ material to the outer side of the leg sections to aid the fitting of the
sling. This is a general purpose sling and can be used for sitting and
recumbent transfers between chairs, beds, baths, changing beds, WC’s
etc.
Custom Built
Slip Fit:
The sling is made from a nylon ‘rip stop’ (parachute style) material and
has been designed to be easily fitted and removed. It is especially suited
to situations where the client has limited ability to be moved to aid fitting
the sling i.e. tight fitting chairs. This is a general purpose sling as the Poly
but
cannot
be used in a bath as it will retain water around the client when
being hoisted.
Spacer:
The sling is made from knitted polyester ‘spacer’ fabric that is
manufactured with an ‘air gap’ internally. The material stretches slightly
in all directions and moulds perfectly to the shape of the person being
hoisted. This is a general purpose sling that be used as the Poly but has
the added benefit of being suitable to be left in position if required
(subject to risk assessment and monitoring of pressure risks).
Mesh:
The sling is made from a polyester net material and has a non-absorbent
foam in the leg sections. The inner surface of the leg sections has a close
knit polyester covering for patient comfort. This sling is designed
specifically for bathing and can be left in place whilst the person is being
bathed/ showered.
