COVID-19: Safe patient handling

Supporting aids for single patient use

The World Health Organisation Guidance regarding the management of Covid-19 patients, stresses the importance of using disposable or dedicated equipment wherever possible.

In hectic situations when there is a high demand for ventilatory support, it is especially important to have the right tools and supporting aids available during the entire stay at the hospital. Both when it comes to reducing the risk of cross-contamination as well as ease the job for the caregivers and early mobilization of the patients.

Etac offers a variety of single patient use equipment for patient handling:

  • Minimize risk for cross-contamination and reduce the risk for infection
  • Can be used multiple times on the same patient
  • Reduces heavy lifting and overload for caregivers
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Single Patient Use

Immedia MultiGlide SPU

A slide sheet with very low friction, used for a specific patient to ensure a hygienic and safe patient transfer.

  • Used for movements where you want to reduce the friction below the pressure points. Used, for example, when moving in bed, on the operating table or by x-ray.
  • Developed to meet the needs and challenges of care departments with many patients and a great need for infection control.
  • Gives a reduced burden for the carers.
  • Disposable and can be used repeatedly with the same patient
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Single Patient Use

Molift UnoSling HighBack

A personal disposable sling with high requirements for infection control.

  • Designed to meet the needs and challenges of today's healthcare environments.
  • Slings used for short-term use, specific to individual patients and an effective solution to prevent the spread of infection.
  • With a high back that is suitable for most patients in common lifting situations, such as between bed and wheelchair or to the toilet.
  • The sling accompanies the patient throughout the care period.
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Single Patient Use

HoverMatt® SPU Air Transfer System

An air-assisted, low friction mattress that makes transfers, positioning and proning easier for caregivers while protecting patient safety. 

  • Lowers caregiver injuries – Reduces force required to move patients by 80-90%
  • Improves caregiver productivity – Requires fewer caregivers for improved staff efficiency
  • More comfortable and dignified patient experience – Reduces skin shear
  • Optimal for plus size users – 540 kg weight limit
  • Radiolucent and MRI compatible for artifact-free imaging
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Supporting aids for turning patients

Prone positioning has been used for many years to improve oxygenation in patients who require mechanical ventilatory support for the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In adult patients with severe ARDS, prone ventilation for 12–16 hours per day is recommended.* 

Prone positioning is not just for Covid-19 patients, but a well-known treatment for long term patients in intensive care. However, this manoeuvre is not risk-free and from a patient handling perspective, work-related injuries are one obvious risk for the caregivers.

Etac offers three different solutions for turning a patient into prone positioning - Immedia MultiGlide, Immedia SatinSheet and Immedia 4WayGlide. Regardless if there is a need for an SPU slide sheet or a more advanced in-bed system, Etac offers a variety of solutions for turning a patient into prone positioning.

*Clinical publication from WHO; Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when COVID-19 is suspected

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Immedia SatinSheet system

Supports repositioning and turning dependent patients with some mobility.

  • Reduces friction when turning and repositioning
  • Ideal to use both with and without a hoist
  • Can reduce the number of caregivers required
  • Facilitates the change of bed linen
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Immedia 4wayGlide system

Support for moving and turning plus size patients and/or patients with very limited mobility.

  • Extremely low friction for movement in all directions
  • Ideal for plus size users
  • Facilitates positioning/turning, manually or supported by a hoist
  • Can reduce the number of caregivers required
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Molift Duo gantry

A free-standing solution, ideal for hospitals, nursing homes or private homes when a temporary need arises.

  • Height adjustable and available in different widths
  • Easy to install, dismantle and move
  • Easy to clean and disinfect
  • Lifting capacity of 300 kg

Videos

How to turn a patient to prone and back to supine again using Immedia SatinSheet, 4wayGlide and the MultiGlide SPU sheets.

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How to: Turn a patient from supine to prone

Immedia SatinSheet

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How to: Turn a patient from supine to prone

Immedia 4WayGlide

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How to: Turn a patient from supine to prone

Immedia MultiGlide SPU

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How to: Turn a patient from prone to supine

Immedia SatinSheet

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How to: Turn a patient from prone to supine

Immedia 4WayGlide

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How to: Turn a patient from prone to supine

Immedia MultiGlide SPU

Rehabilitation after Covid-19

The recovery time for a patient who has been ill with Covid-19 varies. Patients who have been bedridden for a period often experience muscle weakness, impaired lung function, fatigue and lack of energy for a long time afterwards. It is therefore very important to gradually try to get back to normal life. The first step is to sit on the edge of the bed to be able to stand and walk short distances. Gentle training such as short walks can be a start to regain strength and muscle strength.

Etac offers a wide range of aids that facilitate rehabilitation for both the patient and the caregiver - some examples are the sit-to-stand transfer platforms Molift Raiser Pro and Etac Turner Pro and the mobile hoist Molift Mover 300 with arm support. 

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Molift Raiser Pro

For early mobilisation and safe, active sit-to-stand transfer.
  • Stimulates the natural movement pattern
  • Helps the user to rehabilitate and improve the balance during every transfer
  • Reduces the risk of carer injuries
  • Easy to manoeuvre
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Etac Turner Pro

Compact and easy turning aid with safe standing support

  • Encourages natural standing and sitting movement
  • Enables a good posture and minimises the risk of injury for the carer
  • Only a few simple settings
  • Optimal for tight spaces
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Molift Mover 300

Optimal for gait training due to an excellent lifting height

  • High hoisting capacity of 300 kg
  • An ideal solution for hospitals and care facilities with frequent and everyday moving and handling needs
  • Excellent manoeuvrability
  • Ideal for plus size users