Skil-Care 30 Degree Bariatric Bed System With Two Foam Wedges And Slider Sheet

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• Easy to Use:
  - A standard wedge tends to move as the resident applies a side-lying force.
  - The bed system uses a nonskid surface so that the components remain in place while positioning patients on their side.
• Application (Nylon Sheet):
  - Place the slide sheet on the bed facing down
  - Lock the bed into position and then position patient on the center of the slider sheet according to your facilitys patient handling procedure.
  - Lower the bed rail on the side of the bed closest to you and confirm that the bed rail on the opposite side of the bed is in the RAISED position. Using the handles gently lift the slide sheet to roll the patient onto their side. Position one wedge under the patients back/shoulders, with the longer side down (optional) and then position the other wedge under the patients buttocks / thigh. There should be approximately 10"- 12" between the wedges ensuring that the coccyx/sacral area is off-loaded. Smooth the slide sheet over the wedges.
  - To reposition patient on the opposite side remove the positioning wedges and repeat the above procedure including raising and lowering of the bed rail. Alternate sides on a frequency of rotation determined by the medical staff.
• Resident Transfer:
  - Lower the bed rail and remove the positioning wedges. Using the handles on the slide sheet, one or two staff members can slide the patient over to a stretcher, gurney, etc.
• Caution:
  - DO NOT use the slide sheets to lift patients. Only use to slide, reposition or transfer patients.
  - Patient positioning should be done according to your facilitys patient handling procedures.
  - DO NOT use with patients who exceed 400lbs in weight.
  - Before each use check the system for signs of wear and replace when necessary.
• Easy Care:
  - The slider sheet (not launderable) and bolsters can be wiped clean using disinfectants.