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The Sliding Mats not only allow the patient to be moved within the bed, they can also be used for many position
changes and transfers while lying down or sitting. The Sliding Mats PES/Carbon support the movement transitions
and are not intended to remain underneath the patient. They can be combined effectively with a sliding board,
turning disc, the raising aid or the support belt. If the patient is intended to continue lying on the product for a
longer time, select the corresponding product version made from Cotton/natural thicking. After use, the sliding
mats can be hung up by the label.
PM-1010
Placing the Sliding Mat
➢ Place the patient on their side.
➢ Fold the Sliding Mat down halfway on the closed side.
➢ Place the Sliding Mat against the back of the patient, the position may vary correspondingly.
➢ Place the patient on their back.
➢ Pull the folded over third through sideways underneath the patient.
➢ The patient should be positioned in the centre of the slide sheet.
Moving with the Sliding Mat
The flexibility of the Sliding Mats allows for pulling, pushing and side / 135° positioning.
PM-1210/PM-1220/PM-1215/PM-1420/PM-2010/PM-2020/PM-2015
Placing the Sliding Mat, option A
➢ The Sliding Mat is pushed crosswise under the patient's pelvis.
Placing the Sliding Mat, option B
➢ Place the patient on their side.
➢ Fold 1/3 of the Sliding Mat down on the side depending on the planned direction of movement
➢ Place the Sliding Mat against the back of the patient, the position may vary correspondingly.
➢ Place the patient on their back.
➢ Pull the folded over third through underneath the patient.
➢ The patient should be positioned in the centre of the Sliding Mat.
Moving toward the head
Prerequisites: The legs can be flexed. Use of a non-slip mat is recommended in this case!
➢ Flex the patient's legs.
➢ The patient can move up by extending the legs, on their own or with the user's assistance.
If the legs cannot be flexed, then an additional Sliding Mat is required.
Moving to the side
Prerequisites: none
The flexibility of the Sliding Mats allows for sideways pulling, pushing and lateral positioning.
Removal
After positioning has been completed, the Sliding Mat can be removed without moving the patient.
➢ Support the patient with one hand.
➢ The Sliding Mat can be pulled out from underneath the patient with the other hand by pulling on
the side below.