Arjo MaxiSlide - Moving Fallen Patient; Confined Space on Floor

Using your MaxiSlide
7
The two carers on the pulling side grasp the Pull
Straps. The carer on the ‘pushing’ side will assist
with initiating the transfer, taking care not to
overstretch.
Using clear commands and working as a team the
two carers use a ‘walk’ stance and step back from
the trolley, using their bodyweight to move the
patient.
Final repositioning in the center of the trolley is
achieved by using the handles on the MaxiSlide.
Remove both slide sheets to complete the
move.
Moving out of a confined space on the
floor (any fallen patient)
On finding a patient on the floor always ensure the
correct health checks have been made prior to
attempting to move them. If the patient is assessed
as safe to move, this technique can be used to
manoeuvre them into a space where a hoist can be
used.
Place a pillow under the patient's
head.
Using two MaxiSlide sheets and the
‘unravelling’
technique place the sheets beneath the patient,
ensuring they have been positioned beneath the
pillow, this will protect the patient's head during the
movement.
If space allows attaching the Pull Straps will enable
you to stand, and work in a healthy posture.
If you require moving the patient over a greater
distance you can reposition the lower MaxiSlide in
front of the direction of
travel.