Joerns Healthcare Oxford Full Body Loops Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Full Body Sling (Loops)
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
WARNING
• OXFORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Oxford sling and lift products
are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specific guidance on sling use and
compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market distributor or Joerns
Healthcare.
• For the safety of the patient and carer; before using a sling a full risk assessment must be conducted
to ensure that the correct sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer
has been determined for the patient.
• CHECK sling and stitching before each use. Using bleached, torn, cut, frayed or broken slings is
unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to the patient.
• DO NOT alter slings. Destroy and discard worn slings.
• NEVER leave a patient unattended.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the sling or lift.
• DO NOT attempt to re-position a patient by pulling on the sling loops.
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SPECIAL SLING ORDERS:
On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside of the standard specication are requested. Please be advised, that aside
of any model specic references, tting, washing and safety guidelines remain applicable. If you are in any doubt, please contact your
authorised Oxford service agent or Joerns Healthcare directly.
FOR USE WITH PASSIVE HOISTS ONLY.
All drawings are for illustrative purposes only.

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Introduction
The Oxford Full Body Sling (Loops) is a general-purpose sling with integrated head support and
padded legs, offering excellent comfort and support for clients. Quick and easy to apply, this sling
has looped attachment points for use on passive hoists with a spreader bar conguration.
Fitting the Sling from a Seated Position
Raise the client’s leg and carefully feed the padded leg
piece under and up between the legs. Ensure that the
sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat
this procedure for the other leg.
Raise the spreader bar to a convenient height to allow
attachment of the shoulder straps as shown. Again,
ensure the same loops are selected and securely
attached before raising the client. Ensure the client
is positioned both safely and comfortably prior to
commencing any planned transfer activity.
NOTE: The longer you attach the shoulder straps,
the more reclined the client will be.
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To maintain patient dignity, feed the right leg support
through the modesty loop on the left leg support.
Cross over the leg straps by passing one through the
other and attach to the front hooks on the spreader
bar. Ensure the same loops are used on both straps.
Ensure the label and handle are on the outside and
feed the sling down the back of the client, leaving
the top of the commode aperture at the base of the
spine. Check the sling is square at the shoulders.
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Fitting the Sling from a Lying Position
Carefully feed the leg sections under and up between the
patient’s legs, ensuring that the sling is positioned comfortably
and not twisted or creased under the thighs. Congure the
leg straps in the same manner as with the seated position
(step 3). Next, proceed to attach the sling to the spreader
bar in the same manner as with the seated position (steps
3 and 4).
NOTE: The longer you attach the shoulder straps, the more
reclined the client will be.
Draw sheet roll the client onto the sling, ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is at the base of the spine.
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Drakes Broughton Business Park, Worcester Road
Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcestershire
WR10 2AG United Kingdom
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[email protected] • www.joerns.co.uk
Technical Specifications
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
SAFE WORKING LOAD SIZE DEPENDENT (SEE BELOW)
Washing Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to meet individual patient needs. We advise
that you always seek the advice of a trained clinician, authorised Oxford distributor or Joerns
Healthcare prior to purchase or use.
Machine wash at 85ºC.
DO NOT wash with bleach. Bleach will damage the sling’s material and make it unsafe for use.
Cool tumble dry, air dry or dry at very low temperature.
DO NOT dry clean.
85ºC
WARNING
Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully
before each use.
Sizing
SIZE SWL
XS (BROWN) 227kg / 500lbs
SMALL (RED) 227kg / 500lbs
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 227kg / 500lbs
Special sizes can be made to order. Please contact your authorised Oxford distributor or Joerns
Healthcare for more information.
SIZE SWL
LARGE (GREEN) 227kg / 500lbs
XL (BLUE) 284kg / 600lbs
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