Emergency Manual Handling Pack

  • Designed to help manoeuvre a collapsed patient
  • Fully waterproof and fire retardant
  • Maximum patient weight of 20 stone (127kg)
  • Available in two sizes, Standard and Large

Description

Emergency Manual Handling Pack

Do you have all the necessary equipment readily available in the event of an emergency? The Emergency Manual Handling Pack is a designated lifting sheet for use when there is no hoist available and you need to raise someone from the floor in a horizontal position, ensuring you are always prepared.

Features and Benefits of the Emergency Handling Pack

  • Designed to help manoeuvre a collapsed patient
  • In line with the Guidelines for Safer Handling
  • Fully waterproof and fire retardant
  • Must be used by a minimum of eight people to lift
  • Can be washed at 74°C for three minutes
  • Maximum patient weight of 20 stone (127kg)
  • Available in two sizes, Standard and Large

Guidelines for Using the Emergency Handling Pack

The Emergency Handling Pack contains a small slide sheet, a pair of flat slide sheets and a set of extension straps, plus a designated lifting sheet. Tested up to 127kg (20 stone), this product provides a safer alternative for those situations when you have no other choice than to lift manually. The following is advised when lifting:

  • The transfer must be well-planned and all rescuers briefed
  • A total of eight people will be required to assist
  • One person should coordinate the commands and lifting activity, and this person is required to support the head
  • Ensure that the designated lifting sheet is available, and a scoop stretcher may be used
  • Log roll the patient onto the lifting sheet
  • A minimum of three people are positioned on each side of the patient

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