The AirSlide: Solving another difficult moving and handling problem
Lateral transfers are a common procedure performed within a care or hospital setting. The number of times one patient is laterally transferred during the hospital treatment can really mount up - stretcher to bed, bed to gurney, gurney to MRI machine, MRI machine back to gurney, and so on. Although manual handling is minimised where possible, performing this procedure so many times can amount to considerable strain on staff.
To add to the problem, the transfer surfaces are rarely the same height, and often have obstacles or gaps between them - making the transfer difficult for staff and uncomfortable for the patient.
A solution is now available to solve these problems...
Our newest Moving and Handling product, the Air Slide has been introduced to solve these problems.
The Air Slide is an inflatable mattress with a base made of slide sheet material. The slide sheet base enables quick and easy transfer whilst the mattress cushions the individual, protecting them and maintaining comfort when negotiating uneven surfaces.
Current practice is often to use a combination of a slide sheet and pat slide which need to be positioned and removed each time transfer occurs. By using the Air Slide instead of this method, transfers over uneven surfaces and gaps becomes considerably easier for the staff and more comfortable for the patient.
The Air Slide can be left under the patient after a transfer has been achieved to provide a comfortable mattress. It is X-Ray And MRI safe so if necessary can remain with the individual during the entire treatment process, removing the need to position an aid under them each time a transfer is required.
How it works:
Step 1: Position the individual onto the Air Slide as you would a normal slide sheet
Step 2: Inflate the Air Slide using the air supply provided
Step 3: Transfer the patient
Step 4: The Air Slide can be deflated and removed, or left under the patient as a comfortable mattress or to assist further transfers.
- Maximum user weight 544kg (86 stone)
- Easy to clean
- Fully portable system - trolley bag provided
- Suitable for use with X-Ray and MRI machines
- Extensions pull handles to avoid stooping
- Protects fragile skin
- Can be used on the floor
- Two sizes available - large and bariatric
Infection control
MRSA and similar infections are an ever present threat to patients. To help you in the fight against infection our patented technology removes all pin holes, stitching and Velcro on the mattress. To compensate for the need to include stitching on the pull straps they have been designed to be quick and easy to remove, and spare sets are available to use while the others are being washed.
The AirSlide has two additional accessories to further help prevent infection; a washable, reusable cover sheet, and a disposable cover sheet. These will keep the mattress clean and in use, rather than having to be sent to the laundry.
Our Area Sales Managers are currently arranging presentations to introduce the AirSlide to healthcare professionals across the UK. If you are interested in seeing the AirSlide for yourself please call us on 01544 267 674 and we can arrange a demonstration.
To receive a copy of our AirSlide leaflet please email marketing@mangar.co.uk or call the Marketing Department on 01544 267 674.