Band Sling

The Comfort Care Band Sling

The Band Sling is ideal for lifting and supporting limbs whether for changing dressings or performing surgery. In certain circumstances, such as for cooperative users with good upper body strength, trunk control, endurance and cognition, it also can help in turning the user or for elevating a shoulder or hips.

Band Sling Features

• Comfortable and adjustable design
• Soft and breathable fabric
• Easy to apply and remove
• Lightweight Band Sling
• Suitable for all limb sizes
• Great for wound care, hygiene care, foot care, bed exercises, and more
• High-strength band provides secure and comfortable support
• Supports arms and torso while decreasing pain and discomfort
• Limb Support Sling
• Designed to assist caregivers in supporting and positioning limbs
• Situations include wound care, foot care, hygiene care, sling application, bed exercises, and general limb elevation

The Band Sling is designed to assist health care staff with the support and positioning of limbs. Providing proper limb support can assist staff with wound dressing, wound
preparation, leg/venous wrapping, foot care, cleaning and a variety of other care related tasks.

The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) recommends that limb lifting be limited to a maximum of 11.1 lbs. The average weight of a 200 lb. patient’s
leg is approx. 35-37 lbs. It is important the sling be applied as to reduce the risk of skin irritation during the application process

Sling Instruction PDF