Name: ResQsheet for Vinyl &amp; Carpet
SKU: 220VC
Availability: InStock

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

The ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet is designed to help evacuate people who cannot quickly evacuate a building in an emergency. It is stored under the mattress so it is ready for use when required. A plastic slideboard is built in underneath, which assists sliding on all floor surfaces including carpet, vinyl, and wood. People can also be slid down stairs during an evacuation.

Common names for this type of product include Fire Rescue Sheet, Fire Blanket, Fire Sheet, Ski Sheet, and Evacuation Sheet.

Before ordering, please view the full range of ResQ Products listed at the bottom of this page to ensure you select the most appropriate product for your needs. If you require assistance, please contact us.

Some important features of this product are:

	Press studs secure the cross straps in storage pockets, helping prevent tangling in bed frames. Plastic press studs are used so they do not damage washing machines and will not rust.
	Rubber material sewn on each side helps prevent the mattress from slipping when someone gets into or out of bed. When in use, the mattress sides lift as the cross straps are tightened so the rubber is not in contact with the bed frame or floor.
	Long pulling straps at both ends allow rescuers to pull from either end without bending down.

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 for Vinyl & Carpet 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 place and tighten them over the patient on top of the bed clothes. As the straps tighten, the sides of the mattress should rise slightly, allowing the rubber strips to clear the bed frame. If required, place a pillow or blanket under the buckles for additional protection.

Remove the head and foot pulling straps from their storage pockets. Lower the bed. Slide the patient from the bed following manual handling training guidance. It is generally recommended to slide the person towards the foot of the bed slightly, then turn them 90 degrees, then lower them feet first to prepare for evacuation.

PRODUCT MATERIALS

Nylon, webbing, plastic buckles, elastic.

WARNINGS

Consider taking advice from a therapist to ensure this product is right for you.

ALTERNATIVE OR RELATED PRODUCTS

	ResQsheet	Stored under the patient’s mattress on the bed and is ready to use, with the patient then evacuated with their mattress. Slides well on most vinyl floors.
	ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet – Deep & Airflow	Same as the ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet above, but made to fit deep single size beds, and can also be used with pressure care air-flow mattresses.
	ResQme	This is kept in storage and taken to a patient who needs to be evacuated. A budget option evacuation device.
	ResQpod	Same as the ResQme above, but with more Cross Straps to contain the patient.
	ResQsheet Extensions Straps	The straps can be retrofitted by simply lassoing onto the original towing strap, to allow more rescuers to help.
	ResQslide Board & Chair Strap Kit	The ResQslide Board & Chair Strap Kit is used to slide someone from a wheelchair to an evacuation device on the floor, such as the ResQmat, ResQpod or ResQme which can slide down stairs.

STOCK KEEPING UNIT (SKU), SIZE, WEIGHT, GLOBAL TRADE ITEM NUMBER (GTIN)

SKU	DETAILS	SIZE	MAXIMUM CROSS STRAP CIRCUMFERENCE	WEIGHT	GTIN
220VC	For Standard Mattresses	190cm x 88cm / 75″ x 35″	240cm / 94.5″	1.6kg / 3.5lbs	9349145001208

GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE NUMBER (GMDN)

31463

SAFE WORKING LIMIT (SWL)

300kg / 660lbs

Note: There is no Standard for this product, therefore we have adopted the testing requirements as set out in International Standard ISO 10535:2011: Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons – Requirements and test methods. This Standard covers testing for mechanical lifting hoists and associated lifting slings. It includes a method for obtaining a SWL for a lifting sling which lifts a person’s entire weight, which Pelican’s range of slings adhere to. We use the same materials, thread and method of stitching our slings, as we do for the ResQ products. An important difference is that the ResQ products are designed to be slid, not lifted, so the SWL stated above could theoretically be increased. Because people’s weight and size may be distributed differently between the chest, stomach and legs, it may be possible that the Cross Straps do not fit some bariatric people. If possible, we recommend this is tested before an emergency occurs. If this is the case, please contact us as we may be able to supply extension Cross Straps.

CLEANING METHOD

Machine or hand wash.

MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE

80°C / 176°F.

DETERGENT

Use a mild detergent. Do not use fabric softener.

DRYING METHOD

Air dry in the shade. Alternatively, tumble dry on a cool temperature and make sure the drum is cool.

CLEANING WARNING

Only use and store the product when it is dry.

Manual Handling Warning: Products designed to help with manual handling must be used correctly to avoid injury to the Carer, patient or user. We recommend practising in a safe environment with an able-bodied colleague. Immediately cease any manual handling movement at the first sign of risk or discomfort. Use the most appropriate piece of equipment. Complete a suitable risk assessment before using, and seek assistance where necessary. It is important to remember that manual handling products are designed to assist, they are not designed to take the place of manual handling.

How to thread a buckle: It is vital that a buckle is threaded on the webbing strap correctly. Incorrect fitting could result in the product not performing as expected, and may put the users at risk of injury. Click here to see our video demonstrating how to thread a new buckle onto the webbing.

Plan your escape route: Practise before there is an emergency. Be mindful of any obstacles that may impede an evacuation, such as furniture, bed footboards or headboards, and narrow doorways.

How to slide off the bed frame: Although we recommend to slide off feet first, you may have certain environmental factors which means that is not possible. For example, the footboard may not detach form the bed. Take guidance from your Manual Handling Trainer to determine the safest way to use this product.