Using your MaxiSlide
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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.
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