ResQsheet for Trolley Beds

Main Features

• For emergency evacuation of non-ambulant patients
• Specially designed for narrow trolley beds
• Long pulling straps at each end, sewn half way down the length to allow for more rescuers
• Press studs & pockets for the Cross Straps to help contain the straps and prevent them getting caught in side rails
• Plastic buckles – safer than metal buckles when detached under strain, and will no damage a washing machine
• Cross Straps sewn all the way across the material for extra strength – especially good for sliding on rough tarmac/bitumen/concrete

Narrow Trolley Beds are used in many hospitals in the Emergency Departments, Day Wards and other departments. Trolley Beds are narrower than a standard bed so when making the bed, the standard size ResQsheet (92cm / 36″ wide), is not held correctly in position by the elastic corner straps. If a standard size ResQsheet is used under the mattress, the sides of the ResQsheet can wrap around the sides of the mattress. This slippery material can be dangerous if a patient sits on the side of the bed. They may make the mattress slide from under them, and the patient may fall to the floor.

The Trolley Bed mattress should have a non-slip material on the bottom. However, the mattresses are very lightweight and it is easy for them to move or slip. Normally standard width bed sheets are used on the Trolley Bed. When tucked under the mattress, the non-slip bottom of the mattress is prevented from directly touching the Trolley Bed Base. This can make the mattress prone to slipping. To overcome slipping when the patient is sitting on the side of the bed, Pelican suggests using the Anti Slide Mattress Pad. These Pads are made from Miracle Grip material with a foam interior to keep it flat on the Trolley Bed Base, and a vinyl heat sealed version is available.

After evacuation, the patient can be left still cocooned in the ResQsheet which may be helpful with patients who are liable to wander. The Cross Straps are sewn across the full width of the ResQsheet to provide extra security in case the strong nylon material should tear on a rough surface, i.e. driveways, roads, etc.

Special Features

Special Press Studs (Patent Applied For) are on the Pulling Straps and the Cross Straps. By doing the Press Studs up, the webbing will be kept in place to help prevent the Pulling Straps falling off the ends of the bed. There have been occasions when these straps have been tangled on attachments to the bed and have delayed a fast evacuation. The Cross Straps also have Press Studs to stop the straps falling between the bed side rail and the bed base.

Two pieces of Miracle Grip Rubber material are sewn to each side, at the top and bottom. A trend with hospital beds is to no longer have small metal bars to hold a mattress in position. This means that the mattress may slip when someone gets into or out of bed. If you find that using this product may contribute to the mattress sliding on the bed frame, we suggest using our Anti Slide Mattress Sticks or Anti Slide Mattress Pad (both sold separately).

There are many names by which this type of item is known. Some include: Evacuation Sheets, Fire Sheets, Fire Rescue Sheets, Fire Evacuation Sheets, Fire Blankets, or Ski Sheets.

Comparison Between Our ResQ Products

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To Install

The Pulling Cross Straps are a bright orange colour. This easily identifies it is a different size from the standard bed width ResQsheets. The elastic will fit over both ends of the mattress, even if the two ends are different shapes. They keep the ResQsheet in place when making the bed. Fit the ResQsheet under the mattress with the ‘This Way Up’ label facing up. It does not matter which ends are at the Head or Foot end as the ResQsheet is symmetrical. Store the folded Cross Straps in pockets and secure with the Press Studs. This will hold the straps in place during bed making.

To Use

Pull the Cross Straps out of the pockets and join the buckle with the strap from the opposite pocket over the patient and bed clothes. You can place a pillow on the patient’s chest and another across the legs, under the Cross Straps to further protect the patient.

Pull the Cross Straps tight to cocoon the patient, complete with sheets and blankets still inside the mattress. Take out the Head and Foot Pulling Straps from under the mattress. Lower the bed as far as possible. Then use the Straps to lower the patient and mattress off the bed and slide along the floor by using the long Pulling Straps at either end. ResQSheet Extension Straps (sold separately) are available which can fit to any of the Pelican ResQ products to allow for more people to pull.

The ResQsheet for Trolley Beds is made from a strong white nylon material. This is easy to see in the dark when taken outside if an evacuation takes place at night.

Comparison between our ResQsheet types

Click here to view the Features List for the range of Pelican evacuation devices.

Plan Escape Routes for Fire Evacuation

Do not have furniture that may impede pulling the mattress and patient down a corridor. Make sure that there is enough space to leave the room and to turn in the corridor.

Most fires start in laundries and kitchens. Make sure that you can evacuate the building without passing these high risk areas. Have alternative escape routes if the fire originates from a room.

All staff should have regular fire drills, so that in an emergency they are familiar with evacuation procedures.

All facilities must have full instructions in the use of evacuation equipment and evacuation routes from their own trainers.

The full range of ResQproduct options are listed below.

	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	Same as the ResQsheet above, but with a built-in white plastic slide board underneath. Slides well on all floor surfaces including Vinyl & Carpet.
	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.
	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.
	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.