Tortoise® Sling
The next generation all-in-one sling system integrating a support surface for pressure injury prevention with a sling to relieve the physical burden on caregivers. .
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The Tortoise Sling System keeps patients safe during transfers and repositioning and remains underneath the patient for continuous protection and comfort. Pressure injury prevention • Facilitates pressure redistribution via envelopment2 • Aids in turning patients3 • Designed to keep patient in desired position over time4 |
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Protectthe CAREGIVER |
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The Tortoise Sling System keeps patients safe during transfers and repositioning and remains underneath the patient for continuous protection and comfort. Safe patient handling • Promotes safe patient handling and may decrease risk of caregiver injuries5 • May reduce clinical workload and level of exertion required for caregivers5 • Works with standard open loop mechanical lifts or use manually |
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Reducewaste and cost |
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Replaces specialty beds, multiple pads • Delivers specialty bed performance without the specialty bed cost6 • Can dramatically lower cost compared to specialty beds and other support options7 • Designed to stay with the patient across the continuum of care
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A multi-site study in eight US hospitals evaluated the Tortoise Sling System for safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM). A total of 229 multi-disciplinary clinicians participated, with 90%+ reating the product fatures as excellent of good. The study findings indicate that the Tortoise Sling System can save incrase productivity by saving clinicians time and effort while reducing the cost of care for healthcare organizations.8
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| Product Code | Product Name | Product Description | Units | HCPCS |
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1400805 |
Mölnlycke Tortoise Sling System - Standard |
Sling PAD and Z-Flo Positioner |
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E0621 |
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1400806 |
Mölnlycke Tortoise Sling System - Bariatric |
Sling PAD and Z-Flo Positioner |
1 |
E0621 |
References
1. Cooper, M., et.al., Bundling for Change: Implementing Pressure Injury Prevention, Poster WOCN 2017 Conference. 2. Cheney, C., Tanner, L., & Call, E. (2020). Using S3I methods to evaluate immersion and envelopment of turning and positioning products on a support surface. Weber State University. Poster Presentation: NPIAP 2020 3. Cooper, M., et.al., Bundling for Change: Implementing Pressure Injury Prevention, Poster WOCN 2017 Conference 4. Kapp, S., Gerdtz, M., Gefen, A., Prematunga, R., & Santamaria, N. (2019). An observational study of the maintenance of the 30° side-lying lateral tilt position among aged care residents at risk of developing pressure injuries when using the standard care pillow and a purpose designed positioning device. International Wound Journal,1-7. accessed on www.wileyonlinelibrary/journal/iwj. 5. Kass, J. (2017). Economic Impact of a safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) system on staff and safety in a long term subacute care unit. Sharp Coronado Hospital. Poster Presentation: Spring SAWC 6. Trevellini, A. (2015). Connecting the dots: Pressure ulcer prevention and safe patient handling. St. Francis Heart Center. Poster Presentation: NPUA 7. Elling,R. (2014). Use of positive air displacement safe patient handling system to reduce facility acquired pressure ulcers. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (West Islip, NY) 8. Sullivan, R. & Davies, P. (2022) A Prospective, Observational Study of Pressure Injury Prevention, Caregiver Protection, and Workflow Benefits of a Novel Lift-Compatible Safe Patient Handling Support Surface in U.S. Hospitals. Poster Presentation: EPUAP
