Compatibility Guide: Oxford Hoist & 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.
Sling Range - Weight Recommendation Chart (GUIDE ONLY)
SIZE |
MIN. WEIGHT |
MAX. WEIGHT |
XS (Paediatric) |
16kg |
45kg |
S |
34kg |
68kg |
M |
57kg |
91kg |
L |
80kg |
136kg |
XL |
125kg |
227kg |
Selecting the Type of Sling for the Most Common Tasks and Compatibility Guide
Sling Type |
OXFORD Lift |
Toilet |
Commode to Bath (2) |
Chair to Chair |
Bed to Chair |
Floor to Bed |
Chair to Commode |
Rehab Assisted Standing |
Access |
Advance/Presence |
X |
|
X |
|
|
X |
|
Quick Fit Deluxe |
Advance/Presence |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Quick Fit |
Advance/Presence |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Full Back |
Advance/Presence |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Long Seat |
Advance/Presence |
X (1) |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
Comfort |
Stature/Presence(3) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Standing |
Arise/Ascend/Journey |
X |
|
X |
X |
|
X |
|
Transport |
Arise/Ascend/Journey |
X |
|
X |
X |
|
X |
|
Standing Harness |
Stature/Presence |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
X |
(1) Where purchased with a commode aperture
(2) Use only with a net version.
(3) When used with the 4-point cradle.
Information About the Carer(s) or Handler(s):
When selecting slings, it is important to be mindful of the person(s) who will be fitting the sling and using the lift. Their abilities and limitations - especially experience and training - must be considered. Some slings are more complicated than others to fit and a handler may be reluctant to use a sling if the process of fitting it is too complex. The number of carers available to fit the sling as well as the total number of carers involved in a patient’s care may also be important considerations - a range of carers may have a range of capabilities.
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