Smart Sheet Glide Sheet for Patient Transfer (65cm x 200cm)
Patient transfer can be challenging physically and mentally for both patients and their carers. However, the Smart Sheet Glide Sheet for Patient Transfer (65cm x 200cm) utilises a shear-free, soft and easy to clean surface that reduce stress during difficult patient manoeuvres. Ideal for using when transferring patients between beds and chairs, this handy sheet reduces the need to lift, allowing carers to keep themselves and their patients as safe as possible.
What's Included?
Key Features
- Glide sheet for safe and easy movement of patients whilst in bed or in a chair
- Removes the need to lift, improving safety for carers and patients
- Ideal for turning patients whilst lying or sitting in bed and rotating patients into and from the prone position
- For extracting patients from a difficult situation or awkward corners
- Reduces the effect of friction on the skin when moving patients
- Washable at 75 - 100°C, autoclavable and chemically sterilisable for maximum hygiene
Technical Information
- Dimensions (W x L): 65 x 200cm
- Colour: Blue
Where Can I Use the Smart Sheet Glide Sheet?
The Smart Sheet Glide Sheet can be used in a variety of spaces, including:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Home healthcare
- Ambulances
- Rehabilitation centres
- Hospice care
How Can the Smart Sheet Benefit Patients?
The Smart Sheet benefits patients in a variety of different ways, including:
- Reduced Friction: Minimises friction between the patient's body and the surface, making movement smoother and more comfortable
- Enhanced Comfort: Provides a softer and more supportive surface, enhancing overall comfort during repositioning or transfers
- Minimised Shear Force: Shear force, which can lead to skin injuries, is reduced, promoting skin integrity and minimizing the risk of abrasions or cuts
How Can the Smart Sheet Benefit Carers?
Not only does the Smart Sheet help patients, it also makes the lives of carers safer and easier. Check out why with the reasons down below:
- Ease of Repositioning: Makes it easier for caregivers to reposition patients in bed, reducing the physical strain on the caregiver
- Efficient Transfers: Transferring patients between surfaces (bed to wheelchair, for example) becomes smoother and requires less effort
- Reduced Risk of Injury: Minimises the physical effort required for patient handling, glide sheets contribute to a decreased risk of injuries for caregivers
- Time Efficiency: Streamlines patient movements, allowing caregivers to perform tasks more efficiently, saving time in the caregiving process
- Improved Patient-Caregiver Interaction: Reduction of physical strain, caregivers can focus more on interacting with the patient, providing emotional support, and addressing specific care needs
Care Instructions
The Smart Sheet can be washed at 75 - 100°C, and can be safely autoclaved or chemically sterilised. This allows for total hygiene in professional spaces, for peace of mind of patients and their carers.
