Application - Petermann alpha PM-1582 Gebrauchsanleitung

3.6 Application

Using the Turning Sheet doesn't involve any prescribed care techniques or methods, it is based on the individual
circumstances. Moving and lateral repositioning of patients is made much easier. The Turning Sheet can be secured
at the head of the bed or on the sides using the included fastening straps. Transfers and positioning of the patient
are performed the same way as for the aforementioned applications. The Turning Sheet can remain in the bed
permanently.
The Turning Sheet is very versatile. Depending on the type of restriction, weight and sensitivity to pain we
recommend using it as a complete set with a Fitted Sheet, Bed Wedges and a Non Slip Mat.
The sliding surface of the Fitted Sheet is finished with extremely low-friction sliding surface. The fact that the
sliding surfaces of the top sheet and the Turning Sheet lie against one another maximises the reduction of
friction forces, producing the same effects as a sliding mat. An anti-slip safety strip is sewn into the sliding
surface of the Fitted Sheet on both sides. The safety strips prevent the top sheet from sliding off in an
uncontrolled manner under load and facilitates all transfers in and out of the bed. By additionally placing the
anti-slip mat between the Turning Sheet with handles and the Fitted Sheet reduces slippage in this area.
3.6.1 Applications
When using the Turning Sheet in combination with the Fitted sheet and Non Slip Mat set, the following parts are
used:
Turning Sheet
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Fitted Sheet with sliding surface and anti-slip safety strip
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Non Slip Mat
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3.6.2 Preparation
Fit the Fitted Sheet onto the mattress like a fitted bed sheet.
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Tighten it on the sides using the pull cords.
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Place the Turning Sheet directly onto the Fitted Sheet.
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The Turning Sheet is centred underneath the patient so that approx. 25 cm projects on each side of the
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bed.
Place the bed sheet and incontinence sheet on the Turning Sheet as needed.
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3.6.3 Transfer
With the Turning Sheet, the patient can be pulled in all directions as well as being pushed.
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The movements can be adjusted according to the respective clinical picture. They should always be
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performed gently and in small steps.
To pull, grasp the pad beside the patient's centre of gravity; Then the user can pull the patient towards
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themselves by shifting their centre of gravity.
To push, place the hands flat under the patient's centre of gravity; The patient can be pushed by shifting
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one's weight and applying pressure.
Please ensure that the pad is pushed, and not the patient!
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To pull the patient up, pulling the Turning Sheet up towards the head of the bed is recommended. If this
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isn't possible, then the Turning Sheet can be pushed up diagonally from the side.
The Turning Sheet can be secured on the head end using the supplied straps.
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Patients with some mobility can also be mobilised with the aid of the pad.
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Furthermore, many kinaesthetic movement approaches are supported by the Turning Sheet.
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