Using Your Maxislide; General; Carl, Doris & Emma - Fitting 2 Maxislide S Using The Unravelling Technique - Arjohuntleigh MAXISLIDE Instructions D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Using Your MaxiSlide

General

The MaxiSlide™ is a unique, ergonomically
designed device
properties, which will aid caregivers in moving or
positioning patients while, at the same time,
encouraging good posture without causing undue
stress to either the patient or the caregiver.
The MaxiSlide™ will also encourage patients to
help themselves wherever possible.
Warning: MaxiSlide™ has not been
designed to, and therefore must not be
used to lift patients from a floor or ceiling
lift.
This document uses the following ARJO patient
categories from the 'Resident's Gallery':
Carl : requires assistance with many of his daily
activities.
Doris : requires a high level of assistance with all
her daily activities.
Emma : is not capable of performing daily activities
independently.
Albert and Barbara from the 'Resident's Gallery'
can be found on the MaxiSlide™ CD Rom User
Guide.
Carl, Doris & Emma - Fitting 2
MaxiSlide™s using the unravelling
technique
Some patients may not be suitable for rolling, for
example when they are in pain, or due to their size.
In this instance, this technique may be used to insert
two full length MaxiSlide ™ sheets. The technique
is first shown as a detail without the patient so it is
easier to see what is happening.
Place both MaxiSlide ™ sheets together lengthwise.
Fold the two MaxiSlide ™ sheets into 6-8" folds and
then turn them over so that the folds are underneath.
having ultra-low friction
Hold both MaxiSlide ™ sheets with your outside
hand to secure them and, with the inside hand palm
up, unravel each fold, taking care to keep your hand
in contact with the bed. Do not lift upwards.
Unravelling the folds of the sheets away from the
patient prevents skin shear.
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