alpha PM-1582 Turn Sheet User Manual

alpha PM-1582 Turn Sheet

Product Specifications

• Material: Cotton/Natural latex-free
• Color: Cream
• Weight: 1950 g
• Maximum Load: 200 kg

Product Usage Instructions

General Information
The product should only be used for the specified purpose and conditions.

Safety Information

• Symbols Used: Includes max. weight load, drying at low temperatures, batch/lot number, identification code  no chemical cleaning, and warning to follow instructions.
• Function Check: Perform a function check before use.

Using the Product

• Indication and Further Use: Follow indications for reuse.
• Contraindications: Note any contraindications.
• Application Risks: Be aware of potential risks during application.
• Areas of Application: Understand where the product can be used.
• Application Illustration: Visual guide for application.
• Application:
• Approved Accessories:
  • Note: Follow usage instructions of other articles in the set.

Cleaning, Care, and Disinfection

• Cleaning: Follow recommended cleaning instructions. Use mild detergent and avoid abrasives.
• Disinfection: If necessary, disinfect using recommended disinfectants for wiping. Follow disinfection with thorough rinsing. Pay attention to care labels and user manuals.

FAQ

1. Q: How should I store the product when not in use?
   A: Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent damage.

General Information

• Thank you for choosing a Peterman product.
• Please read the user manual carefully before using the product for the first time!
• The current understanding in modern occupational health and safety is that people in nursing professions experience significant work-related physical strain. Back injuries are common. There are many situations in which a patient has to be transferred from a bed, a wheeled stretcher, ambulance stretcher, an X-Ray table or a wheelchair to a different stretcher or seat. The strain on the user and the patient / care-dependent can be reduced significantly through the use of sliding mats.
• The use of transfer aids should be conditional upon the user having learned to use the equipment properly. The user has to decide for themselves what equipment is suitable to the patient’s situation and the intended sequence of movements.
• The inner surface of all Turn Sheets is made from particularly low friction sliding surface, which allows for easy movement. The outer surfaces consist of a breathable cotton material, which can remain under the patient. The Turn Sheets have soft padding between the surfaces so that the patient can lie or sit comfortably.
• The Turn Sheets are part of a product line which is used specifically to aid in the transfer of patients in home care and other health care facilities, as well as in hospitals.
• The product may only be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions.
• The Turn Sheets are a safe transfer aid, which allows for a transfer which is pleasant and comfortable for the patient as well as being simple and back-friendly for the users.
• The information in this user manual is for the patient who is being transferred and moved, as well as the user performing the transfer / position change.

Contact us if you require additional information or assistance using the Peterman product.

1. Product versions
   Item no.: PM-1582 Turn Sheet

2. Accessories
   Item-no.: PM-1585 Fixing Strap

3. Scope of delivery
   Turn Sheet with Fixing Strap Fixing strap 750 mm
   User manual

4. Storage, transport

   • Store/transport Other:  at -5 C – 40 C protect from sunlight

5. Service life / lifecycle
   If the product is used in accordance with the safety instructions, then the expected product service life is five years. However, the effective service life may vary depending on the frequency and intensity of use and the number of washing and disinfection cycles.
   Perform regular function checks on the product and be sure to observe the safety information (see item 2).

Safety information

WARNING indicates a potential danger which could lead to personal injury or material damage.

• It is the responsibility of the organisation / the user to determine, on the basis of the circumstances (weight / health condition of the patient) and the capabilities of the user, whether several users may be required for the transfer and/or whether additional safety measures are required.
• Defective products may no longer be used.
• The smooth surfaces significantly reduce resistance due to friction during repositioning. Check the transfer surfaces carefully to ensure they are fixed in place securely (e.g. wheelchair, bed).
• Ensure that the transfers are performed by the users in a back-friendly manner.
• In case of direct skin contact, observation of changes in skin appearance is indicated.
• Weight limits must be observed (200 kg).
• Transfer products are subject to a natural ageing process. Inspect the equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality.
• The use of non-standard cleaning agents or bleaching agents, alcohols, fabric softeners or other chemical laundry additives may lead to permanent deterioration of the sliding mat properties.

Symbols used

Function check
Transfer products are also subject to a natural ageing process. Inspect the equipment regularly and carefully, in particular before each use.

• Visual inspection
  • Ensure that material, seams, handle loops and buckles are undamaged and in functional order.
• Sliding properties
  • Place the product on a firm surface Pull your hands over the product with pressure
  • Good glide – easy gliding
  • Low   glide: no gliding/moving possible
• Defective products may no longer be used!

Using the product

Indication and further use
Due to the wide range of possible applications, the indications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture, Turn Sheets are suitable for all applications involving people who require assistance. Thanks to the reduced friction, the capabilities of the patient can be put to use when Turn Sheets are used. The effort required on the part of the user is reduced. The product can be used in supoport of the following diagnoses:

• For poor skin condition
• For large area wounds
• With decubitus
• For patients with an increased risk of bleeding due to skin contact
• For micro position changes
• For individually felt pain
• To the transfer of overweight patients
• For mobilisation and positioning of a patient in bed according to indications
• For patients with elevated or reduced muscle tone
• For patients unable to move on their own
• Can be used with minimal independent patient mobility (e.g. ALS or MS)
• To reduce shear and friction forces
• Application in palliative settings
• A combination of pressure relieving mattresses, pain treatment systems or alternating pressure mattresses is possible in specific configurations after testing.

This product may be reused.
Before reusing the product, be sure to perform a thorough function check (see item 2.2) as well as cleaning or disinfection of the product. (see item 5)
Contraindications
Contraindications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture. Under consideration of the safety information (see item 2), the product may not be used if the patient has any of the following conditions:

• Independent/active patients
• Application risks
  • Patients are miscalculatet → risk of falling
  • The product is embedded incorrectly → risk of falling
• Areas of application
  • The product can be used in home care and other health care facilities as well as hospitals.

Application illustration

Application

Using the Turn Sheet doesn’t involve any prescribed care techniques or methods, it is based on the individual circumstances. Moving and lateral repositioning of patients is made much easier. The Turn Sheet can be secured at the head of the bed or on the sides using the included fastening straps. Transfers and positioning of the patient are performed the same way as for the aforementioned applications. The Turn Sheet can remain in the bed permanently.

• The Turn Sheet is very versatile. Depending on the type of restriction, weight and sensitivity to pain we recommend using it as a complete set PM-1580.
• The sliding surface of the Fitted Sheet is finished with extremely low-friction sliding surface. The fact that the sliding surfaces of the top sheet and the Turn Sheet lie against one another maximizes the reduction of friction forces, producing the same effects as a sliding mat. An anti-slip safety strip is sewn into the sliding surface of the Fitted Sheet on both sides. The safety strips prevent the top sheet from sliding off in an uncontrolled manner under load and facilitates all transfers in and out of the bed. By additionally placing the anti-slip mat between the Turn Sheet with handles and the Fitted Sheet reduces slippage in this area.

Applications: Turn Sheet as set PM-1580

When using the Turn Sheet in combination with the Turn Sheet fitted sheet and anti-slip mat set (item no.: PM-1580), the following parts are used:

• Turn Sheet
• Fitted Sheet with sliding surface and anti-slip safety strip
• Anti-Slip Mat

Preparation

• Fit the Turn Sheet Fitted Sheet onto the mattress like a fitted bed sheet.
• Tighten it on the sides using the pull cords.
• Place the Turn Sheet directly onto the Fitted Sheet.
• The Turn Sheet is centred underneath the patient so that approx. 25 cm projects on each side of the bed.
• Place the bed sheet and incontinence sheet on the Turn Sheet as needed.

Transfer

• With the Turn Sheet, the patient can be pulled in all directions as well as being pushed.
• The movements can be adjusted according to the respective clinical picture. They should always be performed gently and in small steps.
• To pull, grasp the pad beside the patient’s centre of gravity; Then the user can pull the patient towards themselves by shifting their centre of gravity.
• To push, place the hands flat under the patient’s centre of gravity; The patient can be pushed by shifting one’s weight and applying pressure.
• Please ensure that the pad is pushed, and not the patient!
• To pull the patient up, pulling the Turn Sheet up towards the head of the bed is recommended. If this isn’t possible, then the Turn Sheet can be pushed up diagonally from the side.
• The Turn Sheet can be secured on the head end using the supplied straps.
• Patients with some mobility can also be mobilized with the aid of the pad.
• Furthermore, many kinesthetic movement approaches are supported by the Turn Sheet.

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Approved accessories, combination with other products
Turn Sheets are used in combination with the following products:

• PM-7010/7011 Non-Slip Mats
• PM-1584 Fitted Sheet
• PM-8010 Posi

Petermann transfer aids are part of a comprehensive aid product range, which are effective and back-friendly for the user and comfortable and supportive for the patients. Additional Petermann products may be used according to the situation and clinical picture. Ask our experts. We are happy to help you!
Sets

PM-1584 Fitted Sheet
PM-7010 Non Slip Mat

Please observe the user manuals of the other items as well.

Product marking / CE

• The Petermann Turn Sheet is a Class I Medical Device and meets the EU-Regulation 2017/745 of the European Parliament and Council dated 05.04.2017 for medical devices, also called MDR.
• Petermann GmbH is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13485 by TÜV Süd, Medical Devices – Quality management systems applicable to the design and development, production and distribution of aids for people of limited mobility.

Cleaning, care and disinfection

Technical Data

The manufacturing of our products is subject to highest quality standards. Due to usual manufacturing variations published dimensions and further information concerning the condition of the product are defined as target production specifications. Deviations which might occur are monitored by professional quality management procedures and do not represent a reduction in performance of the respective product.

 Warranty

• The company Petermann warrants that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
• The warranty period is 3 years. It does not cover defects attributable to abrasion, normal wear, improper use or improper cleaning.
• The company Petermann is not liable for accidental or consequential injury or material damage.

Disposal information
There are no specific disposal regulations for Turn Sheets, they can be disposed of in accordance with applicable national and local regulations.

• Petermann GmbH
• Waldweg 3
• D-91601 Dombühl
• Phone: +49 (0) 9868-9339-0
• Email: petermann@pm-med.de

References

• med.de - Ihr Medizinportal | Chirurgie | Krankheiten | Gesundheit | Arztsuche
• Innovative Hilfsmittel - Manuellen Transferhilfen - Petermann DE

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