ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
This product 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. 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:
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Press studs secure the cross straps in storage pockets, helping prevent tangling in the bed frame. Plastic press studs are used so they do not damage washing machines and will not rust. |
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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 are lifted as the cross straps are tightened, so the rubber is not in contact with the bed frame or floor. |
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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. It works well on most floor surfaces. For carpeted areas, consider the ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet or ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet – Deep & Airflow for airflow mattresses.
People can be slid down stairs during an evacuation.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
Fit the ResQsheet 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 bedclothes. As the straps are tightened, 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 patient 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
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ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet | Same as the ResQsheet, but with a built-in white plastic slide board underneath. Slides well on all floor surfaces including Vinyl & Carpet. |
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ResQsheet for Vinyl & Carpet | 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. |
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ResQme | This is kept in storage and taken to a patient who needs to be evacuated. A budget option evacuation device. |
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ResQpod | Same as the ResQme above, but with more Cross Straps to contain the patient. |
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ResQmat | Same as the ResQme and ResQpod above, but with a built-in mini-mattress for comfort, and the side material can enclose the patient. |
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ResQsheet Extensions Straps | The straps can be retrofitted by simply lassoing onto the original towing strap, to allow more rescuers to help. |
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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. |
