Cromptons Slide Gloves for Patient Movement (Pack of 20)
When a patient is bedbound, they require frequent repositioning to avoid injuries like pressure sores. The Cromptons Slide Gloves for Patient Movement (Pack of 20) makes small repositioning tasks easier, with a smooth polyester fabric and silicone coating to make for comfortable handling and positioning of patients who need small adjustments. The gloves can also be used as dressing aids and for sling fitting.
What's Included
Key Features of the Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves for Patient Handling
- Polyester fabric with silicone coating on both sides
- Smooth fabric ideal for skin smoothing and patient positioning tasks
- Offers support for sling fitting
- Designed for repeated use with a single patient
- Can be used as dressing aids to prevent fingers and toes from getting caught in sleeves
- Class one medical device
How To Use the Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves for Patient Handling
The Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves have multiple applications. The most common uses, and the techniques for those uses are listed below:
Patient Repositioning
When being used to reposition a patient, the gloves should be worn over the hands of the carer. To move a patient across a bed, the carer can slide their hands underneath the patient's ankles and move them across, then use a similar technique to slide the buttocks, and then the shoulders across. This should provide a smooth, gentle repositioning process for any patient that might be suffering from pressure sores or similar conditions.
Please note: these gloves should not be used to lift the patient.
Skin Smoothing
To smooth and release a patient's skin, the gloves can be used over the carer's hand to smooth out sheets, or to release the tension on the patient's skin
Dressing Aid
The Slide Sheet Gloves can be used as a dressing aid by being placed over the hands or feet of the patient before putting on layers, enabling clothing with sleeves or legs to easily slide on without catching on fingers or toes.
Sling Fitting
Fitting slings can be made easier by using a Slide Sheet Glove over the user's hand to help position the sling. The gloves' material makes them especially useful for bringing the leg pieces of the sling around the hips and under the thighs.
Who Can Use the Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves?
The Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves are recommended for the following industries:
- Care homes
- Healthcare
- Hospitals
- NHS
- Patient care
- Specialised care
- Residential care
- Disability care
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Maintenance of the Cromptons Slide Sheet Gloves
The Slide Sheet Gloves are designed for single patient multiple use. They can not be laundered. If the gloves become lightly soiled, they can be wiped clean using a dilute chlorine based solution or a good quality sterilisation fluid. Small marks and spillages can be wiped using a damp cloth then dried if needed.
Bulk Pack for Cost Effective Convenience
To make sure you can care for a number of patients at once, this pack includes 20 Slide Gloves. This allows carers to have access to a quick solution for small repositioning tasks for multiple patients, at a more convenient price point than if the gloves were to be purchased individually.
For Small Repositioning Tasks
These gloves are designed to get small repositioning tasks done. If your patient is in need of larger repositioning, we recommend browsing our full range of Cromptons slide sheets and accessories to find more suitable options for bed-bound patients.
Can Be Kept In Cromptons Storage Bags
In order to ensure proper hygiene in a hospital environment, the gloves can be stored in the Cromptons Patient-Specific Slide Sheet Storage Bags. This helps to ensure the gloves are only used with one patient, and minimises risk of cross-contamination.
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