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Practical handling
Positioning
Position SatinSheet 2Direction with the low-friction material
facing upwards in the middle of the bed (Illustrations).
Lay DrawSheet over SatinSheet 2Direction. All SatinSheet
models have a "this side up" label to help ensure that the
Use
If the user needs help to turn, SatinSheet is ideal when used
with DrawSheet.
The draw sheet helps the user turn from side to side in the bed.
SatinSheet 2Direction can be used to help move the user
up and down in the bed and from one side to the other
(Illustration 1).
Turning is achieved by grasping the sheet at the user's hips and
shoulders. To achieve a better ergonomic grip, the carer should
grasp as much fabric as possible.
Always work with flat wrists and weight transference.
correct side is facing upwards in the bed. An information label,
describing the correct use of the product, is sewn into all
SatinSheet models/products.
Turning with SatinSheet can also be done by two carers. The
carers work together. One carer helps pull on DrawSheet while
the other carer pulls down on the mattress at the level of the
user's hips and shoulders, pushing gently.
Turn the user (Illustration 2). To lock the glide system after
turning: Fold the excess material from DrawSheet under the
mattress on both sides of the bed.
Before locking the glide system under the mattress, any
unevenness/creases should be smoothed to avoid decubitus.
The carers pull simultaneously and diagonally from both sides.
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