Helping the bedridden out of bed

What you should know

Although moving an incapacitated person from bed to a chair can be a genuine physical challenge, the procedure outlined below should make it easier. One word of warning: Whenever you lift, bend at the knees and hips while keeping your back straight. Always use your knees and legs to lift, rather than your back. Don't twist your body while moving or lifting

What you should do

• Prepare for the move by placing a wheelchair or a chair with armrests close to the bed. If you are using a wheelchair, remember to lock the wheels before you begin. If the patient is in a hospital bed, lock the wheels and lower the side rails.
• The patient needs to be at the edge of the bed. If he can't move himself, do it for him by bending your knees, putting your hands and arms under his lower back, and sliding him to the edge.
• Spread your feet apart and bend your knees. Move the patient's legs so that they are hanging over the edge of the bed. Put your hands behind the patient's shoulders and ask him to push up from the bed if possible. If he can't, raise him to a sitting position by moving your weight from the foot closest to his head to the one closest to his feet.
• To prevent a fall, stand in front of the patient until he's settled. Help him put on slippers or shoes with non-skid soles to prevent slipping or sliding, then ask him to try to stand up. Stay nearby in case your support is needed.
• To help the patient stand, straddle his legs, bend your knees, put your arms around his waist, and pull him up while straightening your knees. Ask him to help by pushing up from the bed as much as he can.
• With the patient's waist still in your grasp, turn yourself and the patient until his back is towards the chair. Then lower him into the chair by bending at your knees and hips.
• Adjust the patient's position so that his lower back is supported by the back of the chair, his upper body is straight, and his feet are on the floor.
• For extra support, place pillows on either side of the patient or behind his back. Pillows can also be used to keep him from moving or sliding in the chair. A lightweight folded blanket placed around his waist and tied behind the chair will keep him from falling or sliding out.
• If the person is confused and there is a danger of his falling while attempting to get out of the chair, you should stay in the room.

Parafricta Mobility Sheet

For individuals with limited mobility to use on a single mattress bed. Moving and turning in bed is much easier as the trunk of the body is in contact with the low friction patch and the feet can use the cotton part to pivot.

• This is a semi fitted flat sheet for a single bed.
• It assists people with limited mobility to move in bed at night as well as make entry into, and exit from, the bed much easier due to the low friction properties of Parafricta™.
• It improves quality of sleep and comfort.
• It prevents damage to skin.
• The Parafricta™ patch is positioned as shown below:

Parafricta™ Single Mobility Assist Bedsheet Dimensions

Flat Sheet with top central panel of Parafricta, dimensions 940mm long by 660mm wide (37” x 26”), and for beds up to maximum mattress size 2000mm long and 1000mm wide (79” x 39”)