The original unique, acclaimed product for moving or adjusting a patient’s position. Since its introduction in 1982 the MEDesign Sling has been purchased by every Health Authority and NHS Trust in the UK and in many overseas countries. It is widely specified as key primary inventory on front line rapid response paramedic vehicle and ambulances. The Sling is a simple, very cost effective product which can be used in almost every nursing, caring and paramedic situation to help prevent back injuries to nurses, carers and emergency personnel, whilst making the patient more comfortable. The Sling effectively lengthens the reach of the carer allowing them to get a better grip to pull the patient closer to them and makes it easier to work in a more upright position. The MEDesign Patient Handling Sling is friendly, durable and well proven. he original unique, acclaimed product for moving or adjusting a patient’s position. Since its introduction in 1982 the MEDesign Sling has been purchased by every Health Authority and NHS Trust here in the UK and in many overseas countries. It is widely specified as key primary inventory on front line rapid response paramedic vehicle and ambulances. The Sling is a simple, very cost effective product which can be used in almost every nursing, caring and paramedic situation to help prevent back injuries to nurses, carers and emergency personnel, whilst making the patient more comfortable. The Sling effectively lengthens the reach of the carer allowing them to get a better grip to pull the patient closer to them and makes it easier to work in a more upright position. The MEDesign Patient Handling Sling is friendly, durable and well proven. Specification: Length: 51cm (20”)Width: 20½ cm (8”)Thickness: 3mm (1/8”)Weight: 400gm (14oz)