Joerns Oxford Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Deluxe Standing Disposable Sling
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.

Oxford®
Deluxe Standing Disposable Sling
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Introduction
The Oxford® Deluxe Standing Disposable sling is an easy t sling suitable for standing and supporting. It
is not a general purpose sling and clients should be assessed as to their suitability. It will not suit double
amputees or lifting from a horizontal position. In the interests of avoiding cross-infection, this sling is
specically designed for single patient use only.
NOTE: DO NOT WASH DISPOSABLE SLINGS
Statement of Intended Use
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. It comprises a specially designed and constructed piece of fabric that is placed
under and/or around a patient before being attached to the spreader bar/cradle of a lift to raise, transfer and
lower the patient. When selected and used correctly, a sling and lift combination will achieve a safer transfer
and reduce the risks associated with manual handling.
It is the responsibility of a competent person to conduct a thorough risk assessment prior to using any
sling, to ensure that the sling choice, method of positioning in the sling and procedure for transfer has been
correctly determined for the patient. For further guidance, please contact your authorised Oxford Service
Provider or Joerns Healthcare.
FOR USE WITH ACTIVE LIFTS ONLY.
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.

Oxford®
Deluxe Standing Disposable Sling
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NOTE: THIS SLING IS NOT A GENERAL-PURPOSE SLING AND WILL NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL
CLIENTS.
TIPS FOR USE:
CLIENT SHOULD BE ASKED TO LEAN BACK INTO THE SLING FOR THE DURATION OF THE LIFT.
TALLER CLIENTS MAY NEED TO USE SHORTER LOOPS ON THE SLING FROM THE START.
SHOULD THE CLIENT START TO LOSE TRUNK CONTROL YOU WILL FIND THAT THE SLING WILL
SLIP UP BENEATH THE ARMPITS MAKING THE LIFT UNSAFE. IN THIS SITUATION THE TRANSPORT
SLING CAN BE USED PROVIDING A RISK ASSESSMENT IS COMPLETED.
Place sling down behind client’s back between
base of shoulder blades and bottom of rib cage.
Attach strap around the front of the client. This
strap need not be tight. It is there to hold the sling
in position whilst attaching the sling to the stand
aid. Ensure that the client’s arms are outside the
sling.
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Position standaid so that the client’s feet t in
the foot trays and knees rest against the knee
pad. Initially attach the longer loops of the sling
to the white hooks at the end of the hand grips.
The client’s hands should be placed on the black
hand grips or support handles. (Once the client
is used to the lift, the shorter loops may be used
to achieve a more upright position). Then push
the up button on hand control to raise the client
to the standing position.
Fitting the Deluxe Standing Disposable Sling

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Technical Specifications
STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535
Sizing & Safe Working Load
SIZE STANDING
SMALL (RED) 200kg / 31st
MEDIUM (YELLOW) 200kg / 31st
LARGE (GREEN) 200kg / 31st
Washing Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: Additional slings are available to suit individual needs. You are advised that you
should always seek the advice of an authorised dealer or Joerns Healthcare before purchasing.
WARNING
Disposable slings are patient specic and are designed not to be washed. Washing will
compromise the integrity of the sling and therefore make it unsafe for use.
DO NOT wash
DO NOT tumble dry
DO NOT iron
DO NOT dry clean
No smoking