MIP Slide Sheets are made from a Transtex, a specially developed fabric that is silicone coated on both sides to provide a slick, low friction finish for easy patient movement and turning. . Reusable Slide Sheets are made from Transtex fabric and are blue in colour. The durable fabric is suitable for hospital laundering using standard hospital laundry guidelines HSG(95)18. Slide sheets are not intended for lifting, and all patient manoeuvers should be accomplished without lifting. Flat Slide Sheet with handles are full body-length sheets and can be used as a pair back to back or as a single sheet folded in half. Featuring handles along the full lengths of three sides for a positive grip and safe patient movement. The handles are attached with flag style stitch patterns to provide a strong secure product for both patient and carer. The handles running along the short edge enables carers to provide additional support to the patients head during repositioning manoeuvres. For all repositioning and manual handling solutions it is recommended to seek advice / approval from a manual handling expert.
