Joerns Healthcare Oxford Quickfit Sling User manual

Redefining patient handling
Joerns
Healthcare
Sling Guide

Introduction 3
Oxford Sling Models 4
FIM Scoring 7
Oxford Slings Feature 8
Sling Accessories 10
Cradle Options 10
Range of Sizes 12
Weight Capacity 12
Identication Label 13
User Guide 13
Sling Safety Information 13
Size & Weight Range Guide 14
Other Considerations for Slings 14
Special Slings 15
Sling Prescription Sheets 15
Sling Support Levels and Commode Apertures 16
Selecting the Best Type of Sling 17
Information About Other Equipment 18
Sling & Lift Selection Chart 18
Clinical Support/Advice 19
Moving and Handling Training 19
About Joerns Healthcare 19
Contents
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Oxford
Slings
A sling is an item of moving and handling equipment that is used with a mechanical lift in order to facilitate the
transfer of a patient. A sling comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed under
and around a patient before being attached to the cradle/spreader bar of a lift to raise, transfer and lower the patient.
When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift will achieve a safer transfer, reducing the risks associated
with manual handling.
Introduction
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The Oxford range of slings has been designed with a number of features aimed at meeting varied lifting requirements
and applications. Each sling is described briey below. Note FIM scores have been provided as an assessment tool to
classify a person’s function from independence to total assistance in 7 levels. See page 7 for classications details.
Quickfit/Universal Sling (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
This sling is an easy-to-t, general-purpose sling designed to suit 85% of patients.
It is simple to use and is available in sizes XS to XL.
FIM Scores: 1 and 2 and any other person from the oor
Quickfit Deluxe Sling (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
This sling is a development of the Quickfit design and is suitable for 95% of
patients. It can be used for amputees following assessment, and is available
in sizes XS to XL.
FIM Scores: 1 and 2 and any other person from the oor
Access/Toileting Sling (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
This sling is designed specically to facilitate the toileting procedure by allowing
the removal of clothing. It is NOT a general-purpose sling and will suit only 25% of
patients. Patients must be in a sitting position to use this sling.
FIM Scores: 2 or 3 following careful assessment
An assessment MUST be carried out when using the access sling as it can be unsafe when used on the
wrong patient.
Long Seat Sling (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
This sling can only be put on or removed in a lying position and is most commonly
used with an amputee. This sling also needs to be used in conjunction with side
suspenders.
Sling Models
FIM Scores: 1 or 2 following careful assessment
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Oxford
Slings
Full Back Sling (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
This is a more specialised sling. It incorporates integral boned head support
and padded leg pieces and is available in sizes XS to XL. The correct size will
t snuggly and give full protection for patients who go into extension or have
involuntary movements or behavioural problems.
FIM Scores: 1 and 2 and any other person from the oor
Comfort Sling (Cradle: 4 Point)
This is a more specialised sling. It allows correct positioning to be made via the 4-
point cradle and uses the Securi3 sling connection system ensuring no inadvertent
detachment of the sling from the cradle. It incorporates a removable comfort pad for
head support and ts snuggly to give full protection for patients who go into extension
or have involuntary movements or behavioural problems. It is available in all sizes
from XS to XL.
FIM Scores: 1 and 2 and any other person from the oor
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Standing Harness (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
The Standing Harness is a versatile sling with a wide range of uses. This includes
assisting with standing and walking or visiting the toilet. The Standing Harness
supports the patient around the upper body as well as under the arms. The
Standing Harness is not a general-purpose sling and requires the patient to be
able to partially weight bear.
FIM Scores: 2 or 3 following careful assessment
Silkfit Sling (Spreader Bar: 6 Point)
The Silkt Sling is a exible contoured, easy to t sling designed to t 85-90% of clients.
This sling is especially suited to patients in moulded type wheelchair systems where
tting of the sling can prove difcult. It has integrated, boned head support and leg
padding as standard. Available in four sizes - paediatric, small, medium and large.
FIM Scores: 1 and 2 and any other person from the oor