Cromptons Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets (Pack of 5)

Patients who are bed-bound require regular repositioning in order to avoid developing bed-related injuries like pressure sores. Therefore, it is important that patients are handled using the correct equipment so as to ensure their safety and comfort. The Cromptons Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets (Pack of 5) are specially designed to move supine patients securely and ensure their safe handling and comfort with each manoeuvre. 

What's Included? 

• 5 x Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets

Who Can Use This Pack?

This pack is specially designed for use with patients that need regular repositioning while in hospital. Each sheet is made to be reused, allowing for the safe and consistent care of bed-bound patients.

Key Features and Benefits 

• Reusable design allows for multiple patient handling 
• Low friction fabric improves patient mobility
• Available in a range of sizes
• Helps prevent injuries like bed sores
• Ensures patient comfort during use
• Patient weight capacity of up to 400kg
• Designed with durability in mind

Low-Friction Material

This Cromptons Reusable Tubular Slide Sheet Pack is designed using a specially made fabric called Transtex. This fabric is silicone coated on both sides to improve patient mobility, allowing for the safe handling of patients while in care.

Durable Design

The Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets are designed with durability in mind. Each of these sheets has been made by sewing the fabric into a continuous tube using a low-profile stitch. This helps to reduce potential tissue viability issues, as well as give each Slide Sheet added strength and durability. 

What Sizes Are Available?

The Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets are available in a range of sizes that differ according to your patient needs, with some Slide Sheets offering alternative rotation directions. (See diagram below). For more information about the Slide Sheets available, please refer to the table below: 

How Do I Use the Slide Sheet?

When boosting or turning a patient who is in bed, it is vital that you follow the correct handling procedures in order to ensure their safety and comfort.

Step One: Apply the Slide Sheet

Place the slide sheet under the patient and unroll it towards the bottom of the bed. 

The following step depends on your decided position:

Step Two: Move the Patient Up the Bed

With one person on each side of the bed, slide the top layer of the sheet along the bottom layer, towards the top of the bed.

Step Two: Move the Patient Down the Bed 

With one person on either side of the bed, slide the top layer of the sheet along the bottom layer, towards the foot of the bed. 

Step Three: Remove the Slide Sheet

Remove the slide sheet from underneath the patient by pulling it through the tube. 

Turning a patient using the Tubular Slide Sheet:

Step One: Apply the sheet

Position the slide sheet under the patient's head and unroll it so that the sheet is fully underneath the patient.

Step Two: Turn the patient 

Depending on which direction you need to turn the patient, take either the top or bottom of the sheet and pull gently.

Step Three: Remove the sheet 

Remove the slide sheet from the corner by pulling it through the tube. 

For more information on how to handle patients while using the Tubular Slide Sheets, please see the guide below: 

• Patient Moving and Handling Guide

How Do I Clean the Reusable Slide Sheet?

To wash the Cromptons Reusable Tubular Slide Sheets, you must follow the standard hospital laundry guidelines. You can find the hospital guidelines here. Lightly soiled sheets may be wiped clean using a sterilisation fluid. 

Please note that this product is not intended for patient lifting. All patient manoeuvres should be carried out without lifting while using this product. 

What Does The Blue Colour Mean?

The colour of the sheets serves more than just an aesthetic purpose. The blue colour of these sheets means they are reusable. The Cromptons collection of slide sheets comes in a variety of different colours:

• Red: for single patient use. This means they can be re-used by a single person over a couple of months, but can't be laundered. 
• Blue: reusable for multiple patients. The blue sheets are designed to last over the course of a couple of years, and the are designed to be washable.
• Lilac: for bariatric patients. Available in larger sizes and specifically designed for use with bariatric patients. These sheets could be for single or multi-use, check listings for more details.

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.

Delivery Information

This product is usually dispatched via Royal Mail and delivery should be within 1 to 3 working days.