Extra-Long Ultra Slide Sheet
- Extra-long multidirectional slide sheet for very tall adult patients where both the Standard and Long formats are insufficient to provide simultaneous shoulder-to-hip coverage, supporting Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance for the full adult height range encountered in NHS wards and care homes across the UK population.
- Maximum coverage length ensures the low-friction surface reaches from shoulder to hip simultaneously for the tallest adult patients, eliminating the incomplete friction reduction that occurs when a shorter sheet cannot span the full trunk contact zone of a tall patient during lateral repositioning tasks.
- Multidirectional glide supports all three ULTRA range patient handling tasks in a single sheet configuration for very tall patients, avoiding the improvised dual-sheet arrangements that care staff sometimes adopt when a single sheet is too short, which create misalignment risks during the repositioning manoeuvre.
- Reusable and washable, recommended for orthopaedic and general surgical wards where tall patients are common in the patient caseload and the moving and handling equipment inventory must include an appropriately sized sheet for every patient in the ward, regardless of height.
Extra-Long Ultra Slide Sheet: Maximum-Length Multidirectional Slide Sheet for Very Tall Patients
The Extra-Long Ultra Slide Sheet provides the greatest length in the ULTRA range, designed for very tall adult patients where both the Standard and Long formats are assessed as insufficient to simultaneously cover the shoulder-to-hip contact zone required for effective full-trunk friction reduction during repositioning. When no single slide sheet in the range covers the patient's full trunk contact area, some carers improvise with two overlapping sheets - a technique that creates misalignment risk and is not a recognised safe patient handling practice. The Extra-Long format eliminates this improvised approach by providing the maximum length needed for a single-sheet solution for virtually any adult patient height.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Range | ULTRA slide sheet range |
| Size | Extra-Long - maximum length in the ULTRA range |
| Glide | Multidirectional - movement in any direction |
| Type | Reusable, washable |
| Indication | Very tall adults where Long format is insufficient |
| Coverage | Maximum-length shoulder-to-hip trunk coverage |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
TILE risk assessment under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 requires equipment to be matched to the patient's physical dimensions. For very tall patients, this means the Extra-Long slide sheet is not an optional upgrade but an MHOR 1992 compliance requirement: using a shorter sheet that does not cover the full trunk contact area increases the force required for repositioning and reduces control of the patient's movement during the manoeuvre, both of which represent avoidable manual handling risks under MHOR 1992. NHS moving and handling coordinators should include the Extra-Long format in equipment inventories for wards or community settings where very tall patients are part of the expected caseload, and manual handling plans for individual tall patients should specify the Extra-Long format explicitly.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what patient height should the Extra-Long Ultra be specified instead of the Long?
There is no universal height threshold because body proportions vary - a tall patient with a long torso relative to their leg length may require the Extra-Long at a lower overall height than a patient of the same stature with shorter torso proportions. The practical assessment is the same as for the Long: place the sheet under the patient in the intended position and check whether it simultaneously covers from shoulder to hip. If the Long format does not achieve this coverage, the Extra-Long is required. As a general guide, patients above approximately 190cm are likely to require the Extra-Long, but individual assessment remains the most reliable method.
Is the Extra-Long Ultra available in a wide format for very tall bariatric patients?
The ULTRA range provides size variants including long and wide dimensions to address different patient needs. For a patient who is both very tall and bariatric - requiring both extra length and extra width - the appropriate specification depends on which dimension is most limiting for the repositioning task. Contact the supplier to discuss the full range of available ULTRA size combinations and confirm the most appropriate specification for the specific patient or patient population requiring both extended length and extended width coverage simultaneously.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range. Patient slide sheets reduce friction and manual handling risk for carers in residential and home care settings.
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- Extra-long multidirectional slide sheet for very tall adult patients where both the Standard and Long formats are insufficient to provide simultaneous shoulder-to-hip coverage, supporting Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 compliance for the full adult height range encountered in NHS wards and care homes across the UK population.
- Maximum coverage length ensures the low-friction surface reaches from shoulder to hip simultaneously for the tallest adult patients, eliminating the incomplete friction reduction that occurs when a shorter sheet cannot span the full trunk contact zone of a tall patient during lateral repositioning tasks.
- Multidirectional glide supports all three ULTRA range patient handling tasks in a single sheet configuration for very tall patients, avoiding the improvised dual-sheet arrangements that care staff sometimes adopt when a single sheet is too short, which create misalignment risks during the repositioning manoeuvre.
- Reusable and washable, recommended for orthopaedic and general surgical wards where tall patients are common in the patient caseload and the moving and handling equipment inventory must include an appropriately sized sheet for every patient in the ward, regardless of height.