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The Loop turning sling is designed to be applied without having to log roll or move the patient and assists the caregiver with turning/rolling a patient in a supine position in bed.

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Patient transfer tasks occur across multiple healthcare settings and are often high risk activities for both caregivers and patients. Risk of patient and staff injury has led to the development of global Safe Patient Handling programmes.

From risk assessment to ensuring the appropriate intervention, time is a crucial factor in pressure injury prevention.

During periods of hospitalisation, facilitating mobility helps people recover faster and regain their independence to help return to life outside the hospital.

How can slower hygiene routines make your job safer and faster?

How can slower hygiene routines make your job safer and faster?

The Disposable bariatric loop repositioning sling assists the caregiver with in-bed repositioning and transferring plus-size patients in a supine position from one flat surface to another. The sling dimensions fit with the Arjo bariatric beds. It is designed to accompany a patient throughout the hospital stay and can be used in exactly the same way as a standard bariatric repositioning sling but it cannot be laundered.

The Disposable loop repositioning sling assists the caregiver to move or reposition the patient in bed including turning to and from the prone position and lateral transfer from one flat surface to another. It can reduce the risk of cross-contamination as it stays with the patient. It may be left under the patient between transfers (if clinical assessment allows).

“Carmen from Benevit: ’Movement means autonomy and a better quality of life for our residents. It also reduces pressure injuries, thromboses and pneumonia.’”

Air-assisted lateral transfer devices such as AirPal are designed to assist with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.

This easy-to-use hygiene chair offers an efficient, safe and ergonomic solution for assisted showering, and other hygiene routines, such as hair washing, pedicure and toileting.

The Disposable bariatric loop sling is suitable for assisted transfers of plus-size patients and residents that require full body support during the transfer. It is designed to accompany a patient throughout the hospital stay and can be used in exactly the same way as standard bariatric slings but it cannot be laundered.