Overview

What is it?

Silvalea’s In-situ Deluxe Leg sling has been specifically designed to provide full body support on transfer and offer good hip, thigh and full femur support. This sling comes with an integral head support with removable support bones. This loop fixing sling has detachable tapes for greater comfort In-situ.

The Deluxe Leg sling can also be ordered with additional waist or chest support. Optional hip tapes can be added to provide additional support to the hip area and can help to reduce pressure from behind the knee.

This is a divided leg sling, easy to apply, with low-friction fabric to leg areas.
Soft binding as standard across our In-situ range for greater user comfort.
Once the patient has been transferred this sling can be left In-situ, subject to an appropriate risk assessment.

Silva-Superfine® PLUS – High performance fabric offering superior comfort. SUITABLE FOR BATHING.
Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX® fabric – COOLMAX fabric is designed to move moisture away from the body and enhance fabric drying rate thus keeping users feeling cool and dry. SUITABLE FOR BATHING.
Wash at 71°C
Tumble dry low heat (max 50°C)

Disclaimer: Adding additional support options such as hip tapes, chest support or waist support etc. means that your purchase will be adapted specifically for your own use and as such we do not accept returns/cancellations on these items unless they have arrived damaged or are faulty. Please check carefully before selecting any additions and refer to our returns policy for further details.

Lift Type

Active

Passive

Support Type

Femur

Head

Hip

Lower back

Thigh

Torso

Optional: Chest support

Optional: Hip tapes

Optional: Waist support

Attachment Type

Loop fixing spreader bar

User Physicality

Active alert and able to participate

Asymmetrical body shapes
Chronic pain

Good head control

Good head trunk and hip control

Limited head control

Limited head trunk and hip control

Limited mobility

Severely disabled

Suitable for those with poor skin integrity

Uncontrolled involuntary movement

Sizing

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX Double layer MED – XXL

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX Single layer XXS – MED

Silva-Superfine PLUS = XS – XXL

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX = XXXS – MED

Weight Limit

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX = 220kgs/35stone/485lbs (double layer MED – XXL)

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX = 64kgs/10stone/140lbs (single layer XXS – MED)

Silva-Superfine PLUS = 220kgs/35stone/485lbs

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX = 64kgs/10stone/140lbs

Mobility FIM Measure

1 2 & 3
(Mobility FIM measure only – please see tab for further detail)

Available Material

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX Double Layer

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX Single Layer

Silva-Superfine PLUS

Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX

Please Note: Measurements are given for guidance and only reflect the design stated. If you require a custom made sling or have any further questions regarding Silvalea sizing please contact for more help. Click Here.

Available Material	Size	A(cm)	B(cm)	Weight Limit/SWL
Silva-Superfine	XXXSML XXSML XSML SML MED	56 – 66cm 66 – 76cm 76 – 86cm 86 – 96cm 96 – 108cm	50 – 55cm 56 – 62cm 60 – 66cm 66 – 74cm 74 – 80cm	64kgs/10stone/140lbs
Silva-Superfine Double Layer	LRG XLRG XXLRG	108 – 130cm 130 – 144cm 144 – 160cm	80 – 88cm 88 – 100cm 96 – 104cm	220kgs/35stone/485lbs
Silva-Superfine MAXI	XXXSML XXSML XSML SML MED LRG XLRG XXLRG	56 – 66cm 66 – 76cm 76 – 86cm 86 – 96cm 96 – 108cm 108 – 130cm 130 – 144cm 144 – 160cm	50 – 55cm 56 – 62cm 60 – 66cm 66 – 74cm 74 – 80cm 80 – 88cm 88 – 100cm 96 – 104cm	220kgs/35stone/485lbs
Silva-Superfine PLUS (spacer)	XXXSML XXSML XSML SML MED LRG XLRG XXLRG	56 – 66cm 66 – 76cm 76 – 86cm 86 – 96cm 96 – 108cm 108 – 130cm 130 – 144cm 144 – 160cm	50 – 55cm 56 – 62cm 60 – 66cm 66 – 74cm 74 – 80cm 80 – 88cm 88 – 100cm 96 – 104cm	220kgs/35stone/485lbs
Parasilk	XXXSML XXSML XSML SML MED LRG XLRG XXLRG	56 – 66cm 66 – 76cm 76 – 86cm 86 – 96cm 96 – 108cm 108 – 130cm 130 – 144cm 144 – 160cm	50 – 55cm 56 – 62cm 60 – 66cm 66 – 74cm 74 – 80cm 80 – 88cm 88 – 100cm 96 – 104cm	160kgs/25stone/352lbs

Please Note: The images shown are to be used as a guide to the various installation options this product can be used for. These are a pictorial representation only. Please refer to the product’s instructions of use for application process.

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.

Functional Independence Measure

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scale assesses physical and cognitive disability. This scale focuses on the burden of care – that is, the level of disability indicating the burden of caring for them.

Mobility

Transfers: bed/chair/wheelchair
Transfers: toilet
Transfers: bathtub/shower
Transfers: car
Locomotion: walking/wheelchair
Locomotion: stairs

Approximate visual representation of sling design.

Benefits

Product Details

Support

Full body sling offering good thigh and hip support.

Available in two material types

Silva-Superfine PLUS & Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX fabric.

Ease of Use

Dvided leg sling, easy to apply, with low-friction fabric to leg areas.

Optional Extras

Hip tapes can be added to provide additional support to the hip area and can help to reduce pressure from behind the knee.

Testimonial

Who likes it?

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

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Professional Occupational Therapist

Using The Hugga system has resulted in demonstrable and measurable clinical improvements, protection or maintenance of body shape for my clients. A highly effective solution to postural care.

General Manager, Barchester Care Home

Having worked with Andrew providing care equipment support over a long period, I can share my appreciation of the genuine way he looks after his customers and clients a like. Someone who I have been happy to trust.

Critical Patient Carer, Hospital – Birmingham

The chairs are light and easy to move, meaning that they can be quickly manoeuvred to reach the patients who need them the most, and are ideally suited to the fast-paced Critical Care environment. Great service - thanks!

Manager, Assisted Living Centre

I find Ambre-Stone Healthcare very professional and competent with our patients, assessing their needs with our therapists - so correct equipment is put in place at all times. Very reliable, knowledgeable about equipment helpful and most of all very friendly!

Matron, NHS Hospital

I would just like to say that the service we receive from Andrew Smith at Ambre-Stone is excellent. He always rises to any challenge we set him. I know I can ring him at a moment’s notice if a piece of equipment needs attention.

Patient Carer, Barchester Care Home

The guys at AmbreStone Healthcare Equipment always give excellent advice and from there years of knowledge in the healthcare industry, they give efficient professional service.

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In-Situ Deluxe Leg replacement Sling