Using your MaxiSlide
4
General
The MaxiSlide is a unique,
ergonomically
designed
device having ultra-low
friction
properties, which
will aid carers in moving
or
positioning patients
whilst, at the same
time,
encouraging good posture
without causing
undue
stress to either the patient or
the
carer.
The MaxiSlide will also encourage the patient
to
help themselves wherever
possible.
Warning: MaxiSlide has not
been
designed to, and must not therefore
be
used to lift
patients.
This document uses the following Arjo
patient
categories from the ‘Residents
Gallery’:
Albert: is able to perform daily activities
independently, but may require special aids.
Barbara: is capable of performing most daily
activities independently, with some assistance.
Carl: requires assistance with many of his
daily
activities.
Doris: requires a high level of assistance with
all
her daily
activities.
Emma: is not capable of performing daily
activities
independently.
Carl, Doris & Emma - Fitting
two
MaxiSlides using the
unravelling technique
Some patients may not be suitable for rolling,
for
example when they are in pain, or due to their
size.
In this instance this technique may be used to
insert
two full length MaxiSlide sheets. The
technique
is
firstly shown as a detail without the patient so
it
is
easier to see what is
happening.
Place both MaxiSlide sheets
together
lengthwise.
Fold the two MaxiSlide sheets into
6”-
8" (152 –
203mm) folds and then turn over so that the folds
are underneath.
Hold both MaxiSlide sheets with your
outside
hand
to secure them, and with the inside hand
palm
up
unravel each fold, taking care to keep your
hand
in
contact with the bed, do not lift
upwards.
Unravelling the folds of the sheets away from
the
patient prevents skin
shear.
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