Etac immedia TwinSheet4Glide Instructions D'utilisation page 7

Seated positioning:
Lock the glide system. If reduced freedom of movement in the
upper body is required in the seated position, you can lock the
glide system at both sides at the shoulders by fitting corner
straps around the mattress (Illustration 19). Remember to bend
the knees first before raising the head end (Illustration 20).
The head end can now be raised, without the user sliding down
(Illustration 21).
The "5 smiles" technique:
To ensure the most comfortable position (seated or lying), it is
imperative that the carers remove any tension occurring on the
skin when the user's head or feet are raised.
First Smile: move and reposition the pillow (Illustration 22).
Second and third Smile: relieve the skin tension under the
shoulders (Illustration 23) on each side. Use the Immedia
MultiGlide glove and place the gloved hand under the user
and slowly move it down towards the bed end.
Fourth and fifth Smile: relieve the skin tension under the legs
(Illustration 24) one leg at the time. Use the Immedia MultiGlide
glove and place the gloved hand under the buttocks and slowly
move it towards the bed end.
Seated position:
Once the carer has ensured that any tension on the skin is
released, they can support the user in the seated/lying position
with positioning wedges or positioning pillows.
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