Cromptons Blue Reusable Flat Slide Sheets without Handles (Pack of 4)
When you are caring for a supine or bed-bound patient, it is vital that you do so with the proper technique and correct equipment to ensure their safety and comfort. The Cromptons Blue Reusable Flat Slide Sheets without Handles (Pack of 4) have been specially designed to help make patient handling as easy and as safe as possible. The slide sheets use low friction material to help improve patient mobility and provide support against the development of bed-related injuries such as pressure sores.
What's Included?
- 4 x Reusable Flat Slide Sheets
Key Features and Benefits
- Made using silicone-based fabric to reduce friction
- Makes patient handling as safe as possible
- Reusable design ensures practicality
- Helps reduce the risk of bed sores
- Available in three sizes, including those suitable for bariatric patients
- Product durability ensured
Who Can Use These Slide Sheets?
This Cromptons Slide Sheet Pack is specially designed to aid hospital patients with limited mobility. The Cromptons Slide Sheets enable easier patient handling for manoeuvres like turning and repositioning and help to reduce the risk of patients developing injuries like bedsores while in care.
Specially Engineered Fabric
The Cromptons Reusable Blue Flat Slide Sheets are made using a specially designed fabric called Transtex. The fabric is coated with silicone to make each sheet have as little friction with the bed and patient as possible. This enables better patient mobility and easier patient repositioning.
Durable Design
This Cromptons Flat Slide Sheet pack is made with durability in mind. Specially designed to be reused, this Slide Sheet Pack is suitable for laundering and so provides each patient with continued support and comfort while in care.
What Sizes Are Available?
Allowing you to select the size that you need according to your patient requirements, the Cromptons Reusable Flat Slide Sheet Pack is available in three different sizes that range from standard to bariatric ones. For more information on which sheet size you should buy, please refer to the table below:
Size | Fit |
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200 x 85cm | Standard |
200 x 100cm | Wide |
200 x 140cm | Bariatric |
How Do I Use the Slide Sheet?
To use the slide sheet, you must do so in accordance with the proper patient handling technique. Firstly, place the sheet under the patient, moving the patient accordingly. Make sure that the sheet is secure and that the patient is positioned centrally on top of the sheet. Grasp the sheet firmly at its edge and move the patient to your required position.
For more information about proper handling technique for patients, please refer to the guide below:
How Do I Clean the Slide Sheets Before Re-using?
The Cromptons Flat Slide Sheets can be washed after each use, however this must be done in accordance with the standard hospital laundry guidelines. Lightly soiled sheets may be wiped clean with a good quality, sterilisation fluid.
Please note that this product is not intended for lifting. Any patient manoeuvres that are carried out while using this product should be done without lifting.
How Can I Effectively Store The Bed Sheet for Each Patient?
You can store the bed sheet using the Cromptons Slide Sheet Storage Bag for Care Homes, designed with space for you to add patient details to the front of the bag, and a drawstring for easy opening and closing.
What If My Patient Only Needs a Small Amount of Repositioning?
For small turning and positioning tasks, as well as help with dressing and skin smoothing, the Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves for Patient Handling are perfect. Designed with a smooth material to provide comfort for the patient, it provides a smaller-scale level of repositioning.