Offer patients who are vulnerable to pressure ulcers, skin irritation, and overheating one of the most comfortable and supportive slings around. The Hourglass Sling for Patient Lift from Convaquip features spacer fabric, a reliable solution for minimizing pressure when using a patient lift. It's a lightweight, breathable fabric that ensures a cool, dry, and comfortable surface for patients to sit on. It's also quick to clean, allowing caretakers to maintain the best conditions for their patients. The Hourglass Sling for Patient Lift is ideal for amputees, patients with sensitive skin, and bariatric adults. The unique design helps move patients in and out of wheelchairs and onto smaller furniture with less effort for the caretaker and reduced discomfort for the patient. The soft, cushioning material helps to ensure the patient from sliding inside the sling, especially if they have decreased levels of trunk control.
Choose from small to XXXL sizes, each durable enough to accommodate adult and bariatric patients. The basket design offers a comfortable area to sit inside. It also provides support all the way up to the patient's neck and head, with a small headrest device installed on the top. Help create a safer transfer for caretakers and patients. Use the Hourglass Sling for Patient Lift for Amputees and Larger Extremities Patients to move patients from their beds to a wheelchair or another seated position with a durable sling that provides more consistent and reliable relief for patients vulnerable to pressure-related injuries.
Sling Size |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X-Larg |
XX-Large |
XXX-Large |
Weight of Patient |
70-100 lbs |
90-220 lbs |
190-320 lbs |
280-450 lbs |
400-600 lbs |
600 + lbs |
While log-rolled, maximum distance from back of knee to base of neck |
42 in. |
53 in. |
54 in. |
58 in. |
58.2 in. |
60 in. |
Maximum upper leg breadth (measured side of right thigh around the buttocks to side of left thigh) |
36 in. |
40 in. |
42 in. |
44 in. |
44 in. |
53 in. |
Maximum torso breadth (measured around back side of body at the bottom of the rib cage) |
24.5 in. |
24.5 in. |
27 in. |
28.5 in. |
37 in. |
42 in. |
Maximum Shoulder breadth (measured horizontally between points of maximum protrusion of the deltoid muscles on the upper, outer border of the arm and shoulder |
33 in. |
39.5 in. |
51 in. |
55 in. |
55.5 in. |
55.5 in. |