Moving with the Sliding Mat
The flexibility of the Sliding Mats allows for pulling, pushing and side / 135° positioning.
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Placing the Sliding Mat, option A
The Sliding Mat is pushed crosswise under the patient's pelvis.
Placing the Sliding Mat, option B
Place the patient on their side.
Fold 1/3 of the Sliding Mat down on the side depending on the planned direction of movement
Place the Sliding Mat against the back of the patient, the position may vary correspondingly.
Place the patient on their back.
Pull the folded over third through underneath the patient.
The patient should be positioned in the centre of the Sliding Mat.
Moving toward the head
Prerequisites: The legs can be flexed. Use of a non-slip mat is recommended in this case!
Flex the patient's legs.
The patient can move up by extending the legs, on their own or with the user's assistance.
If the legs cannot be flexed, then an additional Sliding Mat is required.
Moving to the side
Prerequisites: none
The flexibility of the Sliding Mats allows for sideways pulling, pushing and lateral positioning.
Removal
After positioning has been completed, the Sliding Mat can be removed without moving the patient.
Support the patient with one hand.
The Sliding Mat can be pulled out from underneath the patient with the other hand by pulling on the
side below.
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Approved accessories, combination with other products
Sliding Mats can be used in combination with the following products:
PM-7010/7011 Non-Slip Mats
PM-8012 Bed Wedge S
PM-8015 Bed Wedge M
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