Swift UltraSlide Bariatric Base Sheet
Bariatric patients are more likely to suffer from friction burns and discomfort when they move around in bed, so it's integral that you prevent this as best as possible. The Swift UltraSlide Bariatric Base Sheet is designed with an integrated low-friction panel down the centre and is therefore an excellent way of improving independence without fear of discomfort.
Key Features and Benefits
- Base sheet for relatively independent bariatric patients
- Ideal for patients who spend a lot of time in bed
- Specifically made for use on bariatric mattresses
- Features an integrated low-friction panel along the centre for comfort
- Helps patients move themselves more easily in bed without pain
- Designed using patented Envelope design for added comfort
- Made with stretchy fabric to improve the fit of the sheet
Improves Independence
If your patient is for the most part independent but they find it difficult to turn in bed, the Swift Bariatric Bottom Sheet is an excellent way of helping them move around without fear of discomfort. The sheet features a low-friction panel in the colour blue down the centre of the sheet to improve comfort during use.
Easily Differentiated From Other Sheets
The Swift UltraSlide Bariatric Sheet is easily distinguishable from other sheets as it is predominantly white with a blue central panel. To differentiate it from the Standard Single Base Sheet, this bariatric version features a white binding and yellow thread for easier identification. This helps ensure that even if you wash the sheet with other Swift sheets, you can quickly and easily sort through the sheets, meaning you don't have to waste time in between patient care tasks.
Care Instructions
In line with infection control guidelines, the Swift sheets should be washed prior to use. This also ensures an optimum fit for the first use.
Washing Instructions
- Please treat these sheets as a synthetic and therefore use a standard cycle for synthetic fabrics
- Suitable for use in a continuous batch washer (CBW)
- Maximum main wash temperature: 90°C (65 - 71°C or above achieves thermal disinfection)
- It is advised that the load should be around 85 - 90% of the washer capacity for washing and drying
- In washer extractors, use a reverse temperature wash process to avoid thermal shock or creasing
- Operating the final rinse at around 40°C facilitates faster evaporation rates during tumbling
- Please wash as 100% polyester or 50/50 polyester/cotton
Drying Instructions
- Please note that exact settings will vary by dryer
- As a guideline, dryers should be able to dry a load in 20 to 30 minutes at a medium to high heat (including a cool down time of approximately five minutes)
- Please remove the load as soon as the dry cycle is completed to avoid over drying
Materials of the UltraSlide Base Sheet
- Sheet: UltraKnit
- Central Panel (Blue): Low friction with carbon fibres
Technical Specifications
- Width: 46 - 50" (117 - 127cm)
- Length: 78 - 84" (198 - 213cm)
- Dimensions (WxH): 48 x 80" (121.9 x 203.2cm) with holes for air flow mattress
- Depth: 5 - 9" (13 - 23cm)
- Weight: 24.2oz (685g)
Please note that the Swift UltraSlide Bariatric Base Sheet is designed specifically for bariatric mattresses and therefore might look slightly different to that pictured. This listing is for the base sheet ONLY.