Using Your Maxislide; General; Carl, Doris & Emma - Fitting 2 Maxislides Using The Unravelling Technique - Arjohuntleigh MAXISLIDE Notice D'utilisation

Using your MaxiSlide

General

The MaxiSlide is a unique, ergonomically designed
device having ultra-low friction properties, which
will aid carers in moving or positioning patients
whilst, at the same time, encouraging good posture
without causing undue stress to either the patient or
the carer.
The MaxiSlide will also encourage the patient to
help themselves wherever possible.
Warning: MaxiSlide
designed to, and must not therefore be
used to lift patients.
This document uses the following ArjoHuntleigh
patient categories from the 'Residents Gallery':
Albert: is able
independently, but may require special aids.
Barbara: is capable of performing most daily
activities independently, with some assistance.
Carl: requires assistance with many of his daily
activities.
Doris: requires a high level of assistance with all
her daily activities.
Emma: is not capable of performing daily activities
independently.
Carl, Doris & Emma - Fitting
MaxiSlides
two
unravelling technique
Some patients may not be suitable for rolling, for
example when they are in pain, or due to their size.
In this instance this technique may be used to insert
two full length MaxiSlide sheets. The technique is
firstly shown as a detail without the patient so it is
easier to see what is happening.
Place both MaxiSlide sheets together lengthwise.
Fold the two MaxiSlide sheets into 6"-8" (152 –
203mm) folds and then turn over so that the folds
are underneath.
has not
to perform daily activities
using the
been
Hold both MaxiSlide sheets with your outside hand
to secure them, and with the inside hand palm up
unravel each fold, taking care to keep your hand in
contact with the bed, do not lift upwards.
Unravelling the folds of the sheets away from the
patient prevents skin shear.
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