DHG SystemRoMedic WendLett2Way Instructions For Use Manual page 6

Turning with WendyLett2Way
Turning with WendyLett4Way
Higher up in bed with WendyLett4Way
To reposition the user higher up in bed, grasp the draw sheet on
both sides near the shoulders, stand in a
walking stance and take one step backwards.
To prevent the user from gliding down in bed, tuck in part of the
draw sheet, so that it is folded double under the user's seat.
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Perform the turn by grasping the draw sheet at the level of the hips and the
shoulders. For best ergonomic technique, grasp a lot of fabric.
Work with straight wrists and shift weight by leaning backwards.
Turning with the aid of a draw sheet can be performed by two caregivers. This is
a collaborative effort whereby one caregiver pulls the draw sheet (as above) and
the other presses down
somewhat near the shoulders and hips while at the same time pushing.
Turn the user. After turning, gliding is prevented by tucking the draw sheet under
the mattress on both sides.
The WendyLett4Way draw sheet, which has an anti-friction material on the under-
side, has been developed specially for heavy users. The procedure for turning is
the same as for WendyLett2Way (above).
After turning, gliding is prevented by tucking the draw sheet under the mattress
on both sides. To prevent chafing, smooth out the bedding under the user before
tucking the draw sheet in under the mattress. The caregivers can do this by pulling
diagonally on the draw sheet from either side. Raise the bed rails before leaving
the user.
Sitting up in bed with WendyLett4Way
With a WendyLett4Way in the bed, downward gliding can be
prevented even when the user sits up in bed. Tuck in part of the
draw sheet, so that it is folded double under the user's seat. Then,
tuck the draw sheet in under the mattress, but only at the hip
section. When the head end of the bed is subsequently raised, the
draw sheet acts as a friction surface to prevent sliding.
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