Application Illustration; Application - Petermann blue Motion BM-0560 Gebrauchsanleitung

3.5 Application illustration

3.6 Application

Slides make it a lot easier to move patients, since they reduce friction to a minimum.
Slides are available in various sizes and versions, the correct size is determined on the basis of the patient's functional
capacities and the desired change in position. They are tubular Slides in which the specified length is the respective
length of the closed side. Thanks to their sliding properties, they can be used in any direction.
The Slides not only allow the patient to be moved within the bed, they can also be used for many position changes
and transfers while recumbent or sitting. They support the movement transitions and are not intended to remain
underneath the patient. The Slide can be combined effectively with the Sliding Board, the Turning Disc, a Stand-up
Aid or the Support Belt.
3.6.1 Placing the Slide, option A
The Slide is pushed crosswise under the patient's pelvis.
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3.6.2 Placing the Slide, option B
Place the patient on their side.
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Fold 1/3 of the Slide underneath on the open side.
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Place the Slide against the patient's back, the position may vary correspondingly.
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Place the patient on their back.
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Pull the folded under third through sideways underneath the patient.
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The patient should be positioned in the centre of the Slide.
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3.6.3 Moving toward the head
Prerequisites: The legs can be flexed. Use of an Non-Slip Mat is recommended in this case!
Flex the patient's legs.
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The patient can move up by extending the legs, on their own or with the user's assistance.
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If the legs cannot be flexed, then an additional sliding mat is required (e.g. PM-2010).
3.6.4 Moving to the side
Prerequisites: none
The flexibility of the Slide allows for sideways pulling, pushing and lateral positioning.
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