Bed Sled AIR - Patient Repositioning Device for Low Air Loss Mattress
Bed Sled AIR for use on Low Air Loss Mattresses, or wherever a more breathable fabric is required.
Works the same as the original Bed Sled to reposition a patient in their bed. But this fabric IS NOT waterproof. The fabric breathes to allow the air flow to come through, and moisture to be wicked away.
Works the same as the original Bed Sled to reposition a patient in their bed or wheelchair.
Sizes - options:
Option 1 - a generous 36" wide by 54" long with 1 1/2" webbing handles sewn along the long edges on the underside, hidden from view but accessible when needed. A total of 10 handles - 5 handles on each side. No webbing under the patient.
Option 2 – the same Bed Sled Air with “wings” - fabric extensions on each side to tuck under the mattress that help keep the device from shifting around on the bed. To use the Bed Sled Air, pull the wings from under the mattress, move the patient as needed, and re-tuck the wings back under the mattress.
What’s different than the original Bed Sled?
- The fabric: The Bed Sled Air is NOT for incontinence. The fabric is 100% polyester for moisture to be wicked away from the patient. This fabric will breathe - perfect for use on a Low Air Loss mattress. If incontinence is an issue, you will need additional wetness protection.
- Handles are sewn in line with the edge of the fabric and are not visible from the top. Reach under the fabric anywhere along the edge and you have a hand hold.
- The size: A generous 36” width and extra length means more support under the patient when being moved.
- Wings: Also available with "wings" - extra fabric sewn to the edges to tuck between the mattress and springs to help hold the Bed Sled Air in place. Because it is a soft fabric it will bunch up easily, the wings help keep it straight and in place. When you need the handles, pull the wings out from between the mattress, roll the cloth up onto the bed, and access the handles as needed.
The Story: The Bed Sled AIR was developed at the request of a Bed Sled user whose patient had to advance to an air flow mattress. The regular Bed Sled worked well but because it is waterproof, would not allow the air flow mattress to circulate air as intended.
The Bed Sled Air fabric will not hold moisture as from bed wetting. If incontinence is an issue, other methods must be used in combination with the Air Bed Sled, that is, catheters or briefs.