Cromptons Red Patient-Specific Tubular Slide Sheets (Pack of 5)

When a patient is bed-bound, it is vital that they are taken care of using the correct equipment to ensure their safety and comfort while in care. The Cromptons Red Patient-Specific Tubular Slide Sheets (5 Pack) are specially designed to accompany patients while in hospital and provide better comfort and support for manoeuvres like patient repositioning and turning.

What’s Included?

• 5 x Tubular Slide Sheets

Who Can Use the Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets?

The Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets are specially designed to be used with hospital patients who have limited mobility. The slide sheets enable safer patient handling and movement as well as help to reduce the risk of bed-related injuries such as pressure sores.

Key Features

• Disposable design allows for reduced risk of patient irritation
• Made using low friction material to enable easy patient turning
• Can be wiped clean of patient fluids
• Designed for single-use
• The pack allows for cost-effective care

Specially Designed Fabric

These Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheets are specially designed using a lightweight, silicone-based material called Transtex. This fabric provides a smooth, low-friction surface that enables better mobility when it comes to patient manoeuvres like moving or turning.

What Sizes Are Available?

The Cromptons Tubular Slide Sheet is available in a range of different sizes that differ according to your patient’s needs, with a number of the tubular sheet sizes offering alternative rotation direction for patient comfort. (See diagram below for guidance). For more information on the sizes available, please refer to the table below:

How Do I Use the Sheets?

When boosting or turning a patient who is in bed, it is vital that you follow the correct procedures in order to ensure their safety and comfort.

Step One: Apply the Slide Sheet

Place the slide sheet under the patient and unroll it towards the bottom of the bed.

The following step depends on your decided position:

Step Two: Move the Patient Up the Bed

With one person on each side of the bed, slide the top layer of the sheet along the bottom layer towards the top of the bed.

Step Two: Move the Patient Down the Bed 

With one person on either side of the bed, slide the top layer of the sheet along the bottom layer, towards the foot of the bed.

Step Three: Remove the Slide Sheet

Remove the slide sheet from underneath the patient by pulling it through the tube.

Turning a Patient Using the Tubular Slide Sheet:

Step One: Apply the Sheet

Position the slide sheet under the patient’s head and unroll until the sheet is fully underneath the patient.

Step Two: Turn the Patient 

Depending on which direction you need to turn the patient, take either the top or bottom of the sheet and pull gently.

Step Three: Remove the Sheet 

Remove the slide sheet from the corner by pulling it through the tube.

For more information on how to handle patients while using the Tubular Slide Sheets, please see the guide below:

• Patient Moving and Handling Guide

Can I Re-use These Tubular Slide Sheets?

No, this Slide Sheet Pack is patient specific and therefore must be discarded after use. For a re-usable alternative, please see the Cromptons Reusable Blue Tubular Slide Sheets (Pack of 5).

Please note that this product is not intended for patient lifting. All patient manoeuvres should be carried out without lifting while using this product.