Sliding mat for transfers

The sliding mat prevents chafing and requires less strength during transfers to the bed or shower chair

Description
The EasySlide mat is made of stain-repellent polyester, which slides easily. It is placed on the wheelchair wheel during transfers to avoid chafing.

Model: Easyslide from RoMedic

Authors comments
The user, who has had chafing problems, now uses the sliding mat to protect his skin and to make it easier on his shoulders during transfers. He also uses the sliding mat between his knees when he sleeps to avoid pressure ulcers. He uses an old pair of cut-off rain pants to slide easily over from the shower chair to the wheelchair since the red sliding mat is too large and thick for the purpose.

Purchased from
RoMedic, www.romedic.com (last checked May 2011)

Paid for by
County Council

Tip is dated from 2008

Categories for this tip
looking after ones health » preventing/healing ulcers, mobility » wheelchair transfer, Tips and tricks from people with Low tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C7- Th1, ASIA A, B).