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NYOrtho™ OrthoGlide Slide Sheet
RECOMMENDED USE:
Patients requiring assistance to reposition and at risk of skin breakdown/ friction burns.
Description
The NYOrtho™ OrthoGlide Slide Sheet is designed to assist caregivers with safely repositioning and moving patients in bed. The low-friction surface allows for smooth lateral transfers, boosting, and turning while reducing the physical effort required during patient handling.
Used as a repositioning sheet, the OrthoGlide helps minimize friction on the skin during movement. It supports controlled patient positioning and can be used in combination with wedges for additional support during repositioning.
Features
- Low-Friction Design: The Ortho Glide® Sheet features a low-friction bottom, reducing the effort required to reposition patients and minimizing strain on caregivers.
- Breathable and Comfortable: Made from breathable material, the sheet enhances patient comfort and is compatible with low air loss mattresses.
- Single Size, Universal Fit: Designed to accommodate patients weighing up to 575 lbs, this single-size sheet offers a versatile solution suitable for a wide range of care needs.
- Ergonomic Repositioning Handles: The sheet features 8 handles along the sides and 4 additional handles at each end, strategically placed to provide caregivers with an ergonomic, secure grip. This layout ensures optimal leverage and control for easy adjustments and safe, efficient patient repositioning.
- Durable and Reusable: The sheet is reusable and built for long-lasting use, making it a sustainable and cost-effective solution for healthcare providers.
- Supports Use with Positioning Wedges: Designed for use with wedges to assist with offloading pressure, supporting proper alignment, and maintaining stable positioning during repositioning.
- CAL 117 Compliant: Meets California Technical Bulletin 117 requirements for flammability.
- Product Instructions
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Yes. Slide sheets are commonly referred to as repositioning sheets and are designed to assist with patient movement while reducing friction on the skin.
Arjo slide sheets and NYOrtho™ slide sheets serve the same general purpose—assisting with patient repositioning and transfer. Product features, materials, and configurations may vary by manufacturer.


