Oxford Long Seat Hammock Style Amputee Sling
The Oxford Long Seat Sling is a specialised hammock-style sling designed primarily for amputee patients, while also being suitable for other users requiring full support during transfers. Its innovative design allows the sling to be fitted from a recumbent position, making it an essential solution for safe, dignified, and comfortable lifting in a variety of care settings. Patients should always be carefully assessed by a qualified healthcare professional to ensure suitability and safety before use.
Comfortable and Supportive Design
This sling features a long seat that provides full-body support while minimising pressure points, ensuring comfort for patients during transfers. Its hammock-style construction is particularly effective for amputee users, providing a secure and balanced lift. When combined with side suspenders, the sling facilitates smoother, more comfortable transfers, helping caregivers reduce patient discomfort and maintain proper posture throughout lifting.
The Oxford Long Seat Sling’s ergonomic design promotes safe weight distribution, reducing stress on vulnerable areas such as the hips, thighs, and back. Its full-length support ensures patients remain properly positioned during movement, which helps prevent sliding or uneven pressure that can cause discomfort or injury.
Material Options for Versatility
The sling is available in either durable polyester or breathable net materials, providing flexibility depending on patient needs and environmental conditions. The polyester option offers robust durability and easy cleaning, while the net variant allows increased airflow to improve comfort, particularly for patients who remain in the sling for longer periods.
For patients requiring toileting support, the sling can be supplied with or without a commode aperture, allowing discreet and convenient hygiene management without compromising safety or dignity. This adaptability makes the Oxford Long Seat Sling a versatile solution for a range of care scenarios.
Enhanced Safety and Ease of Use
Safety and correct positioning are central to the Oxford Long Seat Sling’s design. Colour-coded binding indicates the correct sling size, while coloured attachment loops provide clear guidance for proper hoist connection points. This helps caregivers maintain consistent and safe use across multiple staff members and reduces the likelihood of errors during transfer.
The sling is also equipped with positioning handles to allow carers to safely adjust the patient’s position once lifted, ensuring comfort and reducing the risk of strain during manual handling. These practical features contribute to a more efficient workflow and enhance patient safety during every lift.
Customisable for Patient Needs
The Oxford Long Seat Sling is highly adaptable and can be tailored to fulfil specific patient requirements. Its versatile design accommodates varying body shapes, sizes, and levels of mobility. This flexibility makes it suitable for both clinical and home care environments, offering caregivers the ability to provide safe, patient-specific transfers without compromise.
Proper assessment and adjustment of the sling ensure that each transfer is conducted safely, comfortably, and efficiently. When used as part of a comprehensive patient handling strategy, the Oxford Long Seat Sling supports patient dignity, reduces physical strain for carers, and minimises risk during transfers.
Key Features
- Hammock-style long seat design for full-body support
- Specifically designed for amputee patients, suitable for other users as well
- Available in polyester or breathable net materials
- Option with or without commode aperture for toileting support
- Colour-coded binding for easy size identification
- Coloured attachment loops to ensure correct and safe positioning
- Positioning handles allow caregivers to safely adjust patient placement
- Can be tailored to meet patient-specific needs
- Facilitates safer, more comfortable transfers when used with side suspenders
Care Instructions
The Oxford Long Seat Sling should be machine washed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines to maintain hygiene and structural integrity. Always follow clinical hygiene protocols and inspect the sling regularly for wear or damage to ensure continued safe use. Proper care ensures the sling remains comfortable, durable, and safe for patients over its lifespan.
