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Perform the turn by grasping the draw sheet at the level of the hips
and the shoulders. For best ergonomic technique, grasp a lot of
fabric.
Work with straight wrists and shift weight by leaning backwards.
Turning with the aid of a draw sheet can be performed by two
caregivers. This is a collaborative effort whereby one caregiver
pulls the draw sheet (as above) and the other presses down
somewhat near the shoulders and hips while at the same time
pushing.
Turn the user. After turning, gliding is prevented by tucking the
draw sheet under the mattress on both sides.
Turning with EasyRoll2Way
Turning with EasyRoll4Way
The EasyRoll4Way draw sheet, which has an anti-friction material
on the underside, has been developed specially for heavy users.
The procedure for turning is the same as for EasyRoll2Way (above).
After turning, gliding is prevented by tucking the draw sheet under
the mattress on both sides. To prevent chafing, smooth out the
bedding under the user before tucking the draw sheet in under the
mattress. The caregivers can do this by pulling diagonally on the
draw sheet from either side. Raise the bed rails before leaving the
user.
Higher up in bed with EasyRoll4Way
To reposition the user higher up in bed, grasp the draw
sheet on both sides near the shoulders, stand in a
walking stance and take one step backwards.
To prevent the user from gliding down in bed, tuck in
part of the draw sheet, so that it is folded double under
the user’s seat.
Sitting up in bed with EasyRoll4Way
With a EasyRoll4Way in the bed, downward gliding
can be prevented even when the user sits up in bed.
Tuck in part of the draw sheet, so that it is folded
double under the user’s seat. Then, tuck the draw
sheet in under the mattress, but only at the hip sec-
tion. When the head end of the bed is subsequently
raised, the draw sheet acts as a friction surface to
prevent sliding.
