Quickfit Spacer User Guide
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1. Joerns English Oxford User Instruction Manual Oxford Full Back Spacer Sling To avoid injury read user manual prior to use AWARNING 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 Full Back Spacer Sling English Introduction The Full Back Spacer Sling is made using a padded breathable fabric designed for patients who have to remain in the sling for extended periods such as during bed making It is an easy to fit contoured sling designed to suit approximately 85 90 of clients and incorporates a boned head support and padded legs as standard How to Fit the2. Sling from a Seated Position 2 Raise the clients leg and feed the padded leg Feed the right leg support through the strap on piece under and up between the legs Ensure that the left leg support Cross over leg straps pass the sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh one leg strap through the other and attach to hoist Repeat this procedure for the other leg on front hooks GOLDEN TIPS 1 THE CLIENT S POSTURE CAN BE ALTERED BY ADJUSTING BOTH SHOULDER STRAPS IF IN DOUBT ATTACH TO COLOURED LOOPS KEEP SHOULDER STRAPS AT EQUAL LENGTH Raise lift to convenient height and attach the shoulder straps as shown You may then raise the client to the required height When seating the client the hand grip on the back of the sling may be used to ensure a good seated posture Oxford English Full Back Spacer Sling How to Fit the Sling from a Lying Position Draw sheet roll the client onto the sling ensuring that the top of the commode aperture is at the base of the spine Bring the leg support straps up and between the client s legs and proceed as from the seated position attaching to the shortest possible loops N B If you wish to place the client onto a high bed it may be necessary to lower the patient onto an intermediate surface and adjust the strap length Joerns Oxford Technical Specifications STANDARD BS EN ISO 10535 SAFE WORKING LOAD 500lbs 227kg Sizing amp Part Numbers PEDIA
3. TRIC BROWN SPECIAL SMALL RED SL1421 MEDIUM YELLOW SL1422 LARGE GREEN SL1423 EXTRA LARGE BLUE SPECIAL Washing Instructions A WARNING Each sling is marked with the following washing instructions DO NOT WASH WITH BLEACH Bleach will damage material Slings can suffer damage during washing and drying Check sling before each use Bleached torn cut frayed or broken slings are unsafe and could result in serious injury or death to patient Destroy and discard worn slings Do not alter slings Machine wash warm Cool tumble dry air dry or dry at very low temperature a Axo 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 Joerns Healthcare Limited Drakes Broughton Business Park Worcester Road Drakes Broughton Pershore Worcestershire WR10 2AG United Kingdom Tel 0844 811 1156 Fax 0844 811 1157 6110166 Rev A info joerns co uk e www joerns co uk DCO 14 0001
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