Maxi Ultra Slide Sheet
- Maxi-size multidirectional slide sheet for full-body repositioning tasks in NHS wards and care homes, providing the largest standard format in the ULTRA range for patients requiring full trunk-to-hip coverage during lateral turns, up-the-bed repositioning and lateral surface-to-surface transfers without lifting.
- Full-length coverage supports complete repositioning sequences without the sheet needing to be repositioned between task stages, enabling carers to complete a lateral turn followed immediately by up-the-bed repositioning in a single continuous sequence with the same sheet in place throughout.
- Reduces shearing forces across the full contact area during complete repositioning sequences for patients with extended contact zones, supporting NICE CG179 (pressure ulcer prevention) for high-risk patients requiring frequent full-body repositioning as a pressure ulcer prevention intervention.
- Reusable and washable, recommended for high-dependency and rehabilitation ward deployment where full-body repositioning tasks are the daily norm for a high proportion of the patient caseload and the Maxi format provides more complete friction reduction than smaller sizes for all patients regardless of height within the standard adult range.
Maxi Ultra Slide Sheet: Full-Body Multidirectional Slide Sheet for Complete Repositioning Sequences
The Maxi Ultra Slide Sheet is the largest standard-format slide sheet in the ULTRA range, providing full-body coverage for complete repositioning sequences in NHS wards and care homes where the full trunk-to-hip contact area must be covered for effective friction reduction during all three core patient handling tasks. Full-length coverage ensures that lateral turns, up-the-bed repositioning and surface transfers can all be completed in a single continuous sequence without removing and repositioning the sheet, reducing the total handling time per repositioning episode and minimising the number of times the patient must be disturbed during the task.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Range | ULTRA slide sheet range |
| Size | Maxi - largest standard ULTRA format |
| Glide | Multidirectional - movement in any direction |
| Type | Reusable, washable |
| Indication | Full-body repositioning, high-dependency and rehabilitation wards |
| Coverage | Complete trunk-to-hip contact area coverage |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and HSE patient handling guidance support the use of full-body slide sheets for complete repositioning tasks in high-dependency care, where patients are fully dependent on carers for all position changes and the full trunk contact area must be covered for effective friction reduction. The Maxi Ultra is the appropriate specification for the repositioning tasks that carry the highest MHOR 1992 risk - full lateral transfers and complete body repositioning - because its coverage ensures the slide sheet does not limit the friction reduction achieved at any point of the contact area during these tasks. NICE CG179 pressure ulcer prevention protocols that include two-hourly full repositioning as an intervention are best supported by the Maxi format, which enables the repositioning task to be completed efficiently without the sheet shifting during the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maxi Ultra the same as the Maxi Plus Ultra, and what is the difference between them?
The Maxi Ultra and Maxi Plus Ultra (product 627) are different sizes within the ULTRA range. The Maxi Plus is larger than the Maxi, providing even greater coverage for patients or tasks where the Maxi format is insufficient. The Maxi is the correct specification for the majority of full-body adult repositioning tasks in standard hospital beds; the Maxi Plus is appropriate where the Maxi's coverage does not fully extend to the required contact zones, such as for very large bariatric patients or for tasks involving very wide lateral transfer surfaces. Specify the Maxi as the standard full-body sheet and upgrade to Maxi Plus where the Maxi is assessed as insufficient for the specific patient or task.
Can the Maxi Ultra Slide Sheet be used for theatre-to-ward transfers in NHS surgical settings?
Yes. The Maxi Ultra can be used for lateral transfers in surgical settings, including theatre-to-trolley and trolley-to-ward-bed transfers. For perioperative use where infection control and surface hygiene requirements are more stringent than in a standard ward environment, confirm with the theatre manager and infection control team that the reusable washable format is appropriate for the specific clinical area before deployment in theatre or recovery. Where a wipeable, single-use surface is required for perioperative transfers, the S.U.P.A Slide (products 648, 649) provides a single-use alternative with the same friction-reduction principle.
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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- Maxi-size multidirectional slide sheet for full-body repositioning tasks in NHS wards and care homes, providing the largest standard format in the ULTRA range for patients requiring full trunk-to-hip coverage during lateral turns, up-the-bed repositioning and lateral surface-to-surface transfers without lifting.
- Full-length coverage supports complete repositioning sequences without the sheet needing to be repositioned between task stages, enabling carers to complete a lateral turn followed immediately by up-the-bed repositioning in a single continuous sequence with the same sheet in place throughout.
- Reduces shearing forces across the full contact area during complete repositioning sequences for patients with extended contact zones, supporting NICE CG179 (pressure ulcer prevention) for high-risk patients requiring frequent full-body repositioning as a pressure ulcer prevention intervention.
- Reusable and washable, recommended for high-dependency and rehabilitation ward deployment where full-body repositioning tasks are the daily norm for a high proportion of the patient caseload and the Maxi format provides more complete friction reduction than smaller sizes for all patients regardless of height within the standard adult range.