Joerns Oxford User Instruction Manual

Oxford ® Patient Handling Belt To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use. ...

English 2 Introduction The Patient Handling Belt offers the carer a means of providing assistive support when asking a patient to rise from a seated position to standing. It also provides support when the patient is in a fully standing position. Special Belt Orders On occasions, material, dimensional and other changes outside ...

English 3 Position the Patient Handling Belt around the back of the patient, ensuring the guidance label is on the outer side and the elasticated section is at the top. Fitting the Patient Handling Belt 2 1 Ask and/or assist the patient to lean forwards be- fore positioning the lower belt section underneath, towards the ischia ...

English 4 Using the Patient Handling Belt with the Switch WARNING The caregiver(s) must ALWAYS apply supportive and counter force in a safe manner when the user is standing up, sitting down and during transfer. Failure to do this may result in inadvertent tipping and consequential injury to the patient and/or caregiver. The Pa ...

English 5 Single Carer Use: Having fitted the Patient Handling Belt to the patient (see separate user guide), secure the clip attachment on the long strap to create an extended loop to assist with raising/standing. Apply both brakes on the Switch to ensure a stable and secure platform. Place the patient’s feet on the base pl ...

English 6 Returning to a Seated Position: Position the Switch suitably in front of the target surface and apply the brakes. Ensure the patient is standing comfortably and securely, keeping their hands on the frame for assistance/balance. Release the clip on the Patient Handling Belt strap and un-hook from the curved vertical h ...

English 7 SIZE SAFE WORKING LOAD SMALL (RED) 440Ibs / 200kg MEDIUM (YELLOW) 440Ibs / 200kg LARGE (GREEN) 440Ibs / 200kg Sizing & Safe Working Load WARNING Belts can suffer damage during washing and drying and should be checked carefully before each use. PLEASE NOTE: We advise that you always seek the advice of a trained clinic ...

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