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Practical handling
Positioning
GlideCushion can be positioned under pressure points – where
the user "clings" to the underlying surface.
Use
Positioning GlideCushion for turning:
Fold GlideCushion – roll the user slightly to one side and
push GlideCushion in under the user's body (Illustration 1).
Turning the user will be easier if an absorbent sheet is used
(Illustration 2). On the opposite side, GlideCushion can be folded
out completely. If the user only has to be turned on their side,
GlideCushion only has to be positioned under one hip.
GlideCushion can also be positioned under the user's thigh, so
that the folded wing is facing the user. To unfold GlideCushion,
unfold one wing at a time. The user can now be moved/turned
as required. Alternative method: Fold GlideCushion loosely.
Carer A grasps the sheet on Carer B's side of the bed, and
gently rolls the user. GlideCushion is pushed in under the heavy
pressure points (most often shoulders and hips). Then the user
is rolled back onto his/her back. If necessary, Carer B can roll
the user as before while Carer A smoothens out GlideCushion
(Illustration 2).
Turning without carer assistance:
By folding one arm over his/her chest and bending the leg
on the same side, the user can turn onto their side without
assistance (Illustration 10).
Turning with assistance from 1 or 2 carers:
The user can also be turned in this way: one of the carers stands
with one foot forward and grasps the sheet using a "flourbag
grip" or an "axe grip". Then, with arms stretched at the level
of the users shoulders and hips and using weight transference,
the user is pulled to the edge of the bed (Illustration 3). The
carer bends slightly at the knee, grasps the sheet holding his/
her elbows close into the body. As the carer straightens up, the
user turns on their side. If necessary, the carer on the opposite
side can help by pushing on the sheet and GlideCushion,
and supporting the user when he/she reaches the side position.
Variant: Carer B rolls the user, while Carer A pulls on the sheet,
thus turning the user on their side.
To remove GlideCushion:
The carer glides one hand between the two sheet layers, locates
the corner on the opposite side and pulls it slowly towards him/
herself.
Positioning GlideCushion higher up in the bed:
The user has slid down (Illustration 4).
The user's pillow and GlideCushion are placed under the user's
head. The carer pulls GlideCushion down until it is under the
user's shoulder blades (Illustrations 5 and 6).
If the user can lift his/her hips (if possible while the foot end
of the bed is raised slightly), the user's feet can be positioned
on a piece of non-slip fabric and the user will glide further up
in the bed. If necessary, a carer can push gently on the user's
knee. A Sling or OneManSling can also be used to help the user
glide higher up (Illustration 7).
Alternatively a hoist can be used: Raise the user's hips very
gently from the sheet. The user will glide slowly to lie higher
up in the bed. To remove GlideCushion: a carer pulls the corner
towards the opposite side. The carer than grasps the corner
and pulls slowly (Illustration 9).
Self-supportive users, who find it difficult to turn/move in bed,
can use GlideCushion without assistance.
(Illustration 10).
In/out of bed:
When a user is to get in or out of bed, the distance between
GlideCushion and the end of the bed should be not less
than 15 cm.
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