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3.6 Application
Using the Turn Sheet with handles 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 Turn Sheet with
handles 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 Turn Sheet with
handles can remain in the bed permanently.
The Turn Sheet with handles is very versatile. Depending on the type of restriction, weight and sensitivity to
pain we recommend using it as a complete set PM-1695.
The sliding surface of the fitted sheet is finished with extremely low-friction sliding material. The fact that the
sliding surfaces of the top sheet and the Turn Sheet with handles 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.
Placing the anti-slip mat between the Turn Sheet with handles and the Fitted Sheet reduces slippage in this
area.
The Bed Wedges were developed for active and corrective positioning of patients. Their versatility allows for goal-
oriented and purposeful positioning in accordance with the planned care measures. (also refer to the Bed Wedges
user manual)
3.6.1 Applications: Turn Sheet with handles as set PM-1695
When using the Turn Sheet with handles in combination with the Turn Sheet Fitted Sheet, Anti-Slip Mat and a 3-
piece Bed Wedge set (item no.: PM-1699), the following parts are used:
➢ Turn Sheet with handles 3 belt loops at the head end and 12 hidden handle loops
➢ Fitted sheet with sliding surface and anti-slip safety strip
➢ Anti-Slip mat to aid with supporting and positioning
➢ Bed Wedges for positioning the patient
3.6.2 Preparation
➢ Fit the Turn Sheet Fitted Sheet onto the mattress like a fitted bed sheet.
➢ Tighten it on the sides using the pull cords.
➢ Place the Turn Sheet with handles directly onto the fitted sheet.
➢ Place the bed sheet and incontinence sheet on the Turn Sheet with handles as needed.
3.6.3 Transfer
➢ With the Turn Sheet with handles, the patient can be pulled in all directions as well as being pushed.
➢ The movements can be adjusted according to the respective clinical picture. They should always be
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
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
one's weight and applying pressure.
➢ Please ensure that the pad is pushed, and not the patient!
➢ To pull the patient up, pulling the Turn Sheet with handles up towards the head of the bed is
recommended. If this isn't possible, then the Turn Sheet with handles can be pushed up diagonally from
the side.
➢ The Turn Sheet with handles can be secured on the head end using the supplied straps.
➢ Patients with some mobility can also actively support their movements with the aid of the pad.
➢ Furthermore, movement approaches are physiologically supported by the Turn Sheet with handles.