Flexicare Four-Way Double Bed Base Sliding Sheet (120cm x 200cm)

The Flexicare Four-Way Double Bed Base Sliding Sheet (120cm x 200cm) is the bottom part of the Flexicare sliding aid system, which is designed to aid patients with limited mobility who are unable to move in bed without assistance. The base sheet provides a slippery surface for the Flexicare Double Bed Top Sheet to slide over, so carers can shift patients up and own or sideways along the bed, turn them, swivel them or help them sit up.

What’s Included In My Purchase?

• 1 x Double Bed Base Sheet

Who Can Benefit from the Flexicare Base Sliding Sheet?

The Flexicare Base Sliding Sheet is ideal for supporting patients who have limited mobility and require continuous in-bed care. As such patients may struggle to move or turn in bed on their own, they may be at risk of bed sores or other complications. By offering a simple and efficient way to help carers readjust patients, the sheet can greatly improve their comfort and wellbeing when used alongside the Flexicare Double Bed Top Sheet.

Enables Multi-Directional Movement

The Flexicare Double Base Sheet makes it possible for carers to move patients side to side or up and down along the bed or swivel them. By offering a high level of and leverage and excellent versatility of movement, the sheet can make patient repositioning far safer for both carers and patients.

Where Can the Base Sheet Be Used?

When combined with the Flexicare double bed top sheet, this base sheet can be used by a single carer or multiple carers to help patients who are unable to move in bed without assistance. Institutions and applications it would be especially useful for include:

• Hospitals
• Nursing/care homes
• Home care
• Children’s nursing
• Palliative care

How Does the Four-Way Base Sheet Protect Carers?

If carers have to regularly lift patients, they may be at risk of back or other musculoskeletal injuries due to the strain on their bodies. The Four-Way Base Sheet offers a simple solution to this problem by eliminating the need for direct lifting from the carer, and making patient positioning manoeuvres safer and more comfortable for everyone involved.

How Does the Four-Way Base Sheet Protect Patients?

This base sheet is large enough to fit most standard double beds, makes it possible for carers to move patients in one fluid movement so their necks are protected from injury. The base sheet also has a partially convertible central panel which can be secured on one side during some manoeuvres, then tucked back for others, so patients don’t fall out of bed.

Key Benefits and Features

• Base sheet of the Flexicare sliding system designed to aid patient positioning
• Large enough to accommodate most standard single healthcare beds
• Must be used with a Flexicare top sheet (options listed above)
• For use by carers supporting patients with reduced in-bed mobility
• Protects carers from injury by eliminating the need for direct handling
• Full in-bed management system can be paired with a lifting hoist (top sheet required)
• Made entirely from soft cotton material with low friction inner linings
• Can be safely machine washed at temperatures between 40 – 74°C
• Suitable for low-temperature tumble drying

Specifications

• Length x Width: 200 x 120cm
• Maximum user weight: 300kg (47st)