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Turning in bed
Turning a patient in bed can be done with the assistance of one person but we recommend that there are two caregivers
which is time saving and a comfortable way to work.
Use of bed rails is recommended, particularly in situations where only one caregiver is carrying out the procedure.
1. Before turning can take place
the patient must irst be moved to
one side of the bed. Connect the
necessary number of lift straps
according to the description at the
end of page 2.
Lift the patient high enough to clear
the bed surface.
2. Move the patient to one
side of the bed, lower onto
the mattress.
1. Disconnect the strap loops from the
side of the slingbar which is closest to
the middle of the bed. If Side Bars are
used, these should be removed.
Connect -4 strap loops to the hooks on
the slingbar when it is hanging parallel
to the bed.
2. Place the patient in such a way that turning is
made easy: arms over the side, one leg over the
other.
Lift carefully so that the patient is turned
to the side with the help of the lift without tipping
forward.
. Adjust the patient’s body position to one which is
comfortable and place pillows to support (behind the back,
between the knees, under the head). Lower the slingbar and
disconnect the strap loops. Smooth out the sheet.
Changing Solo RepoSheet
The easiest way to change Solo RepoSheet is to lift the patient in a RepoSheet while itting the bed with a new one.
After lowering, the irst sheet can be removed when the patient is turned to the side, preferable with the assistance of the
new RepoSheet and the lift.
If Solo RepoSheet is used for lifting further up in the bed it is practical to have two or more sheets to change between.
When the patient is to be moved from the side position onto a supine position carry out the procedure in reverse order:
remove pillows, lower lift, connect the strap loops, lift and move the patient to the middle of the bed, etc.
Preparations for turning:
Turning: