Cromptons Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets (Pack of 5)
Patients who are supine for long periods of time require regular repositioning to avoid bed-related injuries like pressure sores. Therefore, it is important that the correct equipment is used to manoeuvre patients in order to ensure their safety and comfort. The Cromptons Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets (Pack of 5) is specially designed to handle bed-bound patients securely and ensure their comfort during use.
What's Included?
- 5 x Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets
Who Can Use This Pack?
This pack is specially designed for patients who need regular repositioning while in hospital. Each sheet is designed to be reusable allowing for the safe and consistent care of bed-bound patients.
Key Features and Benefits
- Reusable design enables multiple repositioning
- Low friction fabric improves patient mobility
- Available in a range of sizes
- Helps to prevent injuries like bed sores
- Ensures patient comfort during use
- Patient weight capacity of up to 400kg
- Designed with durability in mind
Low-Friction Material
The Cromptons Reusable Tubular Slide Sheets are designed using a specially made fabric called Transtex. This fabric is silicone coated on both sides to improve patient mobility, allowing for the safe handling of patients while in care.
Durable Design
The Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets are designed with durability in mind. Each of these sheets is formed by sewing the fabric into a continuous tube using a low-profile stitch. Not only does this reduce potential tissue viability issues, but it gives the Slide Sheet added strength and durability.
What Sizes Are Available?
The Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets are available in a range of sizes that differ according to the size and type of the patient and their needs, with some Slide Sheets offering alternative rotation directions. (See diagram below). For more information about the Slide Sheets available, please refer to the table below:
| Size (WxL) | Sheet Rotation Direction |
|---|
| 85 x 85cm | Longitudinal |
| 115 x 85cm | Longitudinal |
| 130 x 100cm | Longitudinal |
| 145 x 85cm | Longitudinal |
| 200 x 71cm | Longitudinal |
| 200 x 140cm | Lateral |
| 200 x 85cm | Longitudinal |
| 200 x 100cm | Longitudinal |
How Do I Use the Slide Sheet?
When boosting or turning a patient who is in bed, it is vital that you follow the correct handling procedures in order to ensure their safety and comfort.
Step One: Apply the Slide Sheet
Place the slide sheet under the patient and unroll it towards the bottom of the bed.
The following step depends on your decided position:
Step Two: Move the patient up the bed
With one person on each side of the bed, slide the top layer of the sheet along the bottom layer, towards the top of the bed.
Step Two: Move the patient down the bed
With one person on either side of the bed, slide the top layer of the sheet along the bottom layer, towards the foot of the bed.
Step Three: Remove the slide sheet
Remove the slide sheet from underneath the patient by pulling it through the tube.
Turning a patient using the Tubular Slide Sheet:
Step One: Apply the sheet
Position the slide sheet under the patient's head and unroll it so that the sheet is fully underneath the patient.
Step Two: Turn the patient
Depending on which direction you need to turn the patient, take either the top or bottom of the sheet and pull gently.
Step Three: Remove the sheet
Remove the slide sheet from the corner by pulling it through the tube.
For more information on how to handle patients while using the Tubular Slide Sheets, please see the guide below:
What Does The Blue Colour Mean?
The colour of the sheets serves more than just an aesthetic purpose. The blue colour of these sheets means they are reusable. The Cromptons collection of slide sheets comes in a variety of different colours:
- Red: for single patient use. This means they can be re-used by a single person over a couple of months, but can't be laundered.
- Blue: reusable for multiple patients. The blue sheets are designed to last over the course of a couple of years, and the are designed to be washable.
- Lilac: for bariatric patients. Available in larger sizes and specifically designed for use with bariatric patients. These sheets could be for single or multi-use, check listings for more details.
How Do I Clean the Reusable Slide Sheet?
To wash the Cromptons Reusable Tubular Slide Sheets, you must follow the standard hospital laundry guidelines. You can find the hospital guidelines here. Lightly soiled sheets may be wiped clean using a sterilisation fluid.
Please note that this product is not intended for patient lifting. All patient manoeuvres should be carried out without lifting while using this product.
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Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery
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