Handicare EasyGlide Manuel Utilisateur page 5

Transfer from bed to bed
Material
Polyethen
Care of the product
The surface of the product can be cleaned with warm
water or a soap solution. If disinfection is needed, 70 %
ethanol, 45 % isopropanol or similar should be used.
I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E
EasyGlide is placed under the hips and shoulders.
The user is turned on one side. A draw sheet can be used to facilitate the
transfer. Guide the EasyGlide in under the user, between the bed sheet and the draw
sheet. Press EasyGlide down into the mattress somewhat and push in.
Ensure that the weight of the hips and shoulders is centred on EasyGlide.
Transfer on transfer slide. Place the transfer slide between the two underlying
surfaces. By using a draw sheet, the caregiver's reach is extended, allowing a better
working stance.
Make sure the transfer slide is between the two underlying surfaces and that the gap
between the beds does not exceed 15 cm/5,9". Lean the user towards the transfer
slide and pull the draw sheet to transfer the user.
To remove, lean the user to one side and pull EasyGlide out.
Medical Device Class I
The product complies with the requirements of the Medical
Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
Contact your local distributor if you have any questions
about the product and its use. See www.handicare.com for
a complete list of distributors.
Expected lifetime
Up to 10 years of normal use
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