- Designed to remain underneath the mattress, ready for rapid evacuation of patients or residents. In an emergency, it wraps around the patient, cocooning them within the mattress to form a protective sledge. Drag loops at the head and foot are used to rapidly tow the patient from the building. The Evacuation Sheet is a low-maintenance product. Regular inspections are recommended.
- Easy passage through narrow doorways and down stairs, Maximum user weight 159 kg (25 stone), Two people are required to carry out the evacuation procedure, Safety belts and pulling straps are included.
- Lightly soiled evacuation sheets may be wiped clean using a sterilisation solution. If the evacuation sheet becomes heavily soiled, it can be washed in a washing machine using standard Hospital Guidelines - HSG (95)18. Do not use bleaching agents. Designed to remain underneath the mattress, ready for rapid evacuation of patients or residents. The maximum recommended wash temperature is 90°C. If required, a low-temperature tumble dry may be used.
Designed for use in emergencies without requiring that the patient be transferred from bed to a chair, this Evacuation Sheet is fitted beneath an ordinary foam mattress, to which it attaches with elasticated straps in normal use, it lies unobtrusively beneath the mattress but if the user needs quickly to be evacuated, he or she can be held securely in place by means of safety straps and then pulling straps can be released from pockets at either end. In this way, with the patient and mattress both safely inside, it transforms itself into a simple, flexible evacuation sledge. The underside is made from low-friction fabric that will slide easily on stairways, carpet and other surfaces. In the event of soiling the evacuation sheet can easily be removed for laundering.