AliMed No Lift Turner With Handygrips

Description

AliMed No Lift Turner With Handygrips provides valuable assistance in turning a resident. Turning a resident can lead to staff back injuries and usually requires at least two staff members. The turner is a flat tube of fabric with a slippery interior surface. Simply position the patient on top of the tube and grab the reinforced edges of the top tube layer and pull it towards you.

Features

• AliMed No Lift Turner With Handygrips is available in black color
• Dimensions Flat:
  – Standard: 29″W x 52″L
  – Bariatric: 46″W x 46″L
• Weight capacity:
  – Standard: 250lb
  – Bariatric: 750lb
• Machine wash, air dry
• Disinfectant-safe

More Information

• Use:
  – Lower head of bed so mattress is completely flat
  – Roll patient onto side and position Turner under patient using draw sheet method
  – Position Turner under patient so that yellow nylon webbing is perpendicular to the patient
  – Roll patient onto their back and adjust Turner so the patients buttocks and shoulders are on the Turner sheet
  – Grab hold of top layer of Turner on opposite side you wish to roll patient
  – Pull toward you in a slight upward motion. This will rotate the patient onto their side
  – Position pillows between patients knees for comfort and use positioning wedge behind patient to maintain side lying position
  – No-Lift Turner may remain under patient between positioning changes as long as side rails are utilized
  – To roll patient to back to opposite side, grab top layer of No-LiftTurner on opposite side you wish to roll patient
  – Repeat step 7 to maintain positioning
  – Remove No-Lift Turner as would would a typical draw sheet
  – No-Lift Turner must be removed prior to sitting patient at edge of bed or attempting to transfer patient from bed
• Precautions:
  – Never place product on floor. Product is extremely slippery
  – No-Lift Turner is designed to slide the patient, NOT to lift them in any way.
  – DO NOT use near edge of bed
  – DO NOT leave under unsupervised patient
  – Regularly check No-Lift Turner for signs of wear. DO NOT use if there is any sign of deterioration
  – Keep instruction sheet with product for reference and training
  – No-Lift Turner is intended to reduce the risk of injuries to staff. It cannot replace proper body mechanics, which are recommended at all times
• Care:
  – If heavily soiled: Machine wash with mild detergent. Air dry
  – Between patient use: Use spray disinfectant. Towel dry