Hoyer's padded u-sling has 600-lb weight capacity and works for all kinds of transfers. Bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to commode are easier with this open bottom sling. The patient's bottom is always open so they won't be sitting on the sling when you set them down (see diagram below).
Padded fabric works best for transfers.
For use with any patient lifter.
Does not use chains.
Four-point hook up works on 4-point and 6-point cradles.
Optional head support folds-down when not required.
This is what the Hoyer U-Sling looks like when in use.
The bottom is open, yet the patient remains comfortable during transfers. The primary benefit is the patient is not sitting on the sling and it is easy to remove from a chair or wheelchair. Other "Hammock" style slings require wrestling with patient weight to remove from underneath them.
This U-Sling also doubles as a commode sling. With the open style bottom, patient can simply be placed directly onto the commode.
Very happy with the sling, it adds more support than the one we've been using.
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GT from St George, UT United States
September 28, 2016
It supports head
This sling supports the patient's head, but has a huge hard plastic thing to do it. If you are like me and have to leave the sling under the patient, it is very uncomfortable.
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Anonymous Person from Panama City Beach, FL United States
June 25, 2015
Patient Sling
I ordered a new patient sling from PHC. It has greatly enhanced the transferring of me from my bed to chair and vice versa.
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Daniel M. from Tucson, AZ
September 29, 2022
never used a u sling before
Excellent! And fast delivery! We already own one of these so I knew what to expect from the sling and if you are using the old style full sling - this will improve your life and save time and aggravation.
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Sandy P. from FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
September 29, 2022
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Hoyer Sling Review
Good choice since my husband can be placed into his chair and he's not sitting on the sling. It's easy to use and he finds it's comfortable. No complaints. Delivery time was reasonable, 3 days.