Contact us if you need to order a replacement buckle if one is broken.
It is vital that the buckles on this product are correctly fitted.
Ask your Manual Handling adviser for individual guidance.Ĭorrect Buckle Threading: Click here to view a video showing the correct way to thread a buckle onto the webbing. Always select the most appropriate equipment for the patient’s current condition and if in doubt, use mechanical equipment. Never jeopardise your health by straining, twisting or being incorrectly positioned when manual handling. If any procedure is not comfortable or is difficult and puts the carer or patient in a dangerous position, the participants should call out to stop the manoeuvre, recover and recommence. When training, practise with an able-bodied colleague. They will not make the carer stronger or fitter, but with correct training and use of the products, should make manual handling easier and safer for both staff and patients. General Manual Handling Warning: Manual Handling products are designed to assist carers to help patients. Purchase a model that suits your mattress and frame combo, then stick it between them and see if that solves the problem. Many bed stores sell grippy pads made of PVC rubber that fit between a mattress and the bed frame to keep the mattress from sliding around.
Continuous monitoring is necessary and alternative products may be recommended. Get a non-slip mattress pad to put between your mattress and bed frame. Sometimes, due to the patient deteriorating, the product may become unsuitable. This product is to help with the prevention of pressure sores.
Helps stop Patients leaning forward or to the side, without applying a full restraint.Ī restraint that helps prevent Patients from sliding down chairs to the floor, with the strap buckle at the front of the Patient.Ī restraint that helps prevent Patients from sliding down chairs to the floor, with the strap buckle at the behind the Patient.Ĭonsult your Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Back Care Specialist when using Manual Handling Products. Helps prevent Patients from sliding in a wheelchair, and most types of chairs. The same as above, but designed for Bariatric Patients. You may be able to use this product underneath a cushion. Test to make sure the pad does not interfere with any special pressure care cushions. The Pad does not build up heat, is comfortable to sit on and is virtually unnoticeable when in use. It is best if patients wear trousers as some slippery dress fabrics could ride up. It may possibly replace a belt type restraint. This product could be useful for someone who normally gently slides off the chair.
They should be able to lean back against the chair, but they should not slide off it. You can also help a person stand up by using the webbing handles. Allows a person to sit down at the front of a chair, and then slide their hips back into the chairĮither one or two nurses can use the Pad using the webbing handles.Locks on itself when someone tries to slide forward.The Sit Slide & Stand Pad is a one way slide pad, which: