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 carers in moving or
positioning patients whilst, at the same time,
encouraging good posture without causing undue
stress to either the patient or the carer.
The MaxiSlide™ will also encourage the patient to
help themselves wherever possible.
Warning: MaxiSlide™ has not been
designed to, and must not therefore be
used to lift patients.
This document uses the following ARJO patient
categories from the 'Residents 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 'Residents 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 firstly shown as a detail without the patient so it
is easier to see what is happening.
Place both MaxiSlide ™
lengthwise. Fold the two MaxiSlide ™ sheets into 6-
8" folds and then turn over so that the folds are
underneath.
having ultra-low friction
sheets together
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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