ABOUT THIS PRODUCT The ResQsheet – Bariatric Size is designed to help evacuate people who cannot quickly evacuate a building in an emergency. It is stored under the bed mattress, so it is ready to use in an emergency. There is a plastic sideboard built in underneath, which aids when sliding on all floor surfaces including carpet, vinyl and wood. There are 3 cross straps to secure the person inside. Some common names for this type of product are Fire Rescue Sheet, Fire Blanket, Fire Sheet, Ski Sheet and Evacuation Sheet. People can be slid down the stairs during an evacuation. Some common names for this type of product are Fire Rescue Sheet, Fire Blanket, Fire Sheet, Ski Sheet and Evacuation Sheet. Before ordering, please view the entire range of ResQ Products listed at the bottom of this page to ensure that you select the most appropriate product for your needs and circumstances. If you require assistance choosing, please contact us. Some important features of this product are: Press Studs to contain the Cross Straps in their storage pockets. This helps prevent the straps from falling out and becoming tangled in a bed frame. We use plastic Press Studs so they do not damage a washing machine, and will not rust. Rubber material sewn on each side. This helps prevent the mattress from slipping when someone gets into or out of bed. When the ResQsheet – Bariatric Size is in use, the sides of the mattress are lifted up when the Cross Straps are fastened so that the rubber is not in contact with the bed frame or floor. Long Pulling Straps at both ends. These allow for Rescuers to pull from either end, and they do not have to bend down to pull. WHO SHOULD USE THIS PRODUCT? This product is suitable for people who may not be able to walk quickly due to disability, frailty, medication, or sedation after an operation. HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT Fit the ResQsheet – Bariatric Size to the bed, under the mattress. The elastic straps attach to the corners of the mattress. In an emergency, remove the Cross Straps from their storage pockets and attach and tighten over the top of the patient, on top of the bedclothes. As the strap tightens, the sides of the mattress should rise up slightly, allowing the rubber strips to be clear of the bed frame. If necessary place a pillow or blanket under the buckles to give more protection to the patient. Remove the Head and Foot Pulling Straps form their storage pockets. Lower the bed. Slide off the bed using the advice given form your manual handling trainer. We recommended sliding the person towards the foot of the bed slightly, then turning 90 degrees, then lowering the person off the bed frame feet first. This way, they are ready for when descending stairs. PRODUCT MATERIALS Nylon, Webbing, Plastic Buckles, Elastic. WARNINGS Consider taking advice from a therapist to make sure this product is right for you.
