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It is recommended that you unravel the
MaxiSlide
™ sheets from the patients head
downwards, as this follows the direction of the
patients clothes and helps prevent the sheets getting
caught.
In case of pressure relieving mattresses gently push
down on the mattress to assist with fitting. You may
also find it helpful to set the mattress pressure to a
firm setting for the procedure.
Doris - Turning in bed with two
people
This technique can be used with a patient who is
unable to assist and hence requires 2 carers to
reposition in bed.
Ensure the bed is at the correct height for the fitting
of the
MaxiSlide
™ sheets and using the
‘unravelling technique’ fit them underneath the
patient, starting at the patient's head.
Using the principles of normal movement wherever
possible, prepare the patient to turn to the side
desired.
The patient is moved towards one side of the bed to
allow space to turn onto her side. At this point the
bed is lowered, as the physical action to be
undertaken is mainly pulling.
The carer grasps the
MaxiSlide
™ handles and
adopts a ‘walk’ stance and using her bodyweight
pulls the patient gently towards her.
Using the principles of normal movement the carer
then turns the patient towards the second carer
using a gentle rolling movement. The patient may
need to have her hips, shoulders and legs
repositioned for comfort.
Remove both
MaxiSlide
™ sheets from behind the
patient rather than the front, as this is where the
majority of the slide material ends up following the
technique.
Using your
MaxiSlide
