One Slide Sheet 1 59 X 78 Slide Sheet For Patients Who Are Able This comprehensive 18 minutes video covers several techniques and best practice to apply and remove sliding sheets, placing a slide sheet under the heel, rep. Slide sheets clinical application full video 18 min applying and removing sliding sheets, placing a slide sheet under the heel, repositioning patients, prone positioning, skin off loading, dressing and undressing patients, transferring patients in and out of bed, rehabilitation activities, supporting sling installation, rehabilitation activities and more.
One Slide Sheet 1 59 X 78 Slide Sheet For Patients Who Are Able 5 easy steps on how to use slide sheets. safely roll the patient over to one side. place the slide sheets together. flat on the bed parallel to the bed sheets. roll the patient back on their back, and repeat on the other side. pick up the top slide sheet by the sides and use it to move the patient. the top slide sheet slides against the bottom. The arjo slide sheets are made of a premium low friction fabric that can be laundered and re used multiple times. the sewn in handles gives a comfortable grip for pulling and the arjo pull straps can easily be attached to the handles when extended reach is necessary. the use of slide sheets may also help to reduce the risk of pressure injuries. Here are twelve elements you need to remember: always conduct a risk assessment prior to moving a patient. most slide sheet transfers require two carers. the risk assessment should include skin integrity, pressure areas, wounds, attachments and sensitivities. assess pain management. To avoid downhill sliding in bed: raise head of bed 30 45 degrees to keep patient from sliding down. use pillows or wedges to hold position against gravity. engage bed or chair locks to prevent wheels rolling. install an alarm sensor pad that goes off if the patient shifts.
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