Patient turning system and method

摘要

Systems and methods for turning a bedridden patient are described. A turn sheet system for turning a patient in a bed includes a bottom sheet having a first length and a first width configured and dimensioned to overlie the bed. A top sheet having a second length and a second width is fixed to the bottom sheet along a location extending intermediate of the second width and along a majority of the second length.

主权项

1. A turn sheet system for turning a patient in a bed, said system comprising:
a bottom sheet having a first length and a first width configured and dimensioned to overlie the bed; and a top sheet having a second length and a second width; wherein said top sheet is fixed to said bottom sheet along a location extending intermediate of said second width and along a majority of said second length; wherein said top sheet is reinforced lengthwise along first and second side portions thereof with a reinforcing webbing material different from and stronger than a sheet material that said top sheet is made from, to form reinforced, longitudinal border portions of said top sheet; and further comprising reinforced holes formed in said longitudinal border portions.