Doris - Turning In Bed With Two People - Arjohuntleigh MAXISLIDE Notice D'utilisation

Using your MaxiSlide
It is recommended that you unravel the MaxiSlide
sheets from the patients head downwards, as this
follows the direction of the patients clothes and
helps prevent the sheets getting caught.
In case of pressure relieving mattresses gently push
down on the mattress to assist with fitting. You may
also find it helpful to set the mattress pressure to a
firm setting for the procedure.
Doris - Turning in bed with two
people
This technique can be used with a patient who is
unable to assist and hence requires 2 carers to
reposition in bed.
Ensure the bed is at the correct height for the fitting
of the MaxiSlide sheets and using the
'unravelling technique' fit them underneath the
patient, starting at the patient's head.
Using the principles of normal movement wherever
possible, prepare the patient to turn to the side
desired.
The patient is moved towards one side of the bed to
allow space to turn onto her side. At this point the
bed is lowered, as the physical action to be
undertaken is mainly pulling.
The carer grasps the MaxiSlide handles and adopts
a 'walk' stance and using her bodyweight pulls
the patient gently towards her.
Using the principles of normal movement the carer
then turns the patient towards the second carer using
a gentle rolling movement. The patient may need
to have her hips, shoulders and legs repositioned for
comfort.
Remove both MaxiSlide sheets from behind the
patient rather than the front, as this is where the
majority of the slide material ends up following the
technique.
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