User Guide

ManualsBrandsParafricta ManualsFitted SheetParafricta PFFSS-001-B Single Fitted Sheet

There is a range of Parafricta® sheets and pillowcases for use

in dierent settings. Please use this guide to select the most

suitable product.

Instructions for Use

User Guide

For Bedding

Parafricta sheets and pillowcases are reusable products that are intended to protect fragile skin (e.g. treated burns, at risk of

pressure ulcers, epidermolysis bullosa and other fragile skin conditions) against the damage caused by friction and associated

shear, either alone or in combination with pressure relieving equipment.

Pressure ulcers (Pressure injuries/“bedsores”) can lead to serious and even life-threatening health consequences if left untreated.

Always seek advice from a qualied healthcare professional if you think you, or a person in your care, has a pressure ulcer.

Some of the sheets are intended to aid users with limited mobility, e.g. due to neurodegenerative and arthritic conditions, in

sliding in and out of bed and in turning whilst in bed (self-repositioning).

When choosing the best sheet to use, consider ve factors:

1. the reason for using the sheet (a) skin protection (b) aid to repositioning

2. the type of bed frame i.e. at or tilting/proling

3. the type of mattress i.e. standard, static pressure relieving or dynamic pressure relieving

4. the size of the mattress (a) single (b) double/king

5. determine if it is important that the item should be more easily distinguishable from normal bed linen (i.e. white or blue).

Summary of content (4 pages)

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EN User Guide For Bedding There is a range of Parafricta® sheets and pillowcases for use in different settings. Please use this guide to select the most suitable product. Parafricta sheets and pillowcases are reusable products that are intended to protect fragile skin (e.g. treated burns, at risk of pressure ulcers, epidermolysis bullosa and other fragile skin conditions) against the damage caused by friction and associated shear, either alone or in combination with pressure relieving equipment.
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Choosing the best sheet to use Consult the table below Product Description Product Code Used for Type of bed or mattress Colour Single, fitted sheet PFFSS-001/B Skin protection Only flat bed, standard mattress or static, pressure relieving mattress White or Blue Single, flat sheet (Dynamic) PFFSS-002 Skin protection Flat or tilted bed, dynamic, pressure relieving mattress White Single, flat sheet PFFSS-003/B Skin protection Flat or tilted bed, standard mattress or static, pressure relievi
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Other Instructions • The bedding should be changed when soiled or according to clinical judgement (same as normal bed linen). • An absorbent pad may be used under the sheet to draw away urine, wound exudate, sweat or saliva, if required. • The single, flat sheet for dynamic mattresses should rest on the mattress and not be tucked in tightly. • The pillowcase should have the Parafricta® low friction fabric uppermost. • The Parafricta® woven label on the sheet indicates the top side and top end.
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Washing Instructions • Parafricta® sheets should be washed in a hot (60ºC), synthetics cycle in a domestic washing machine, or on a 95ºC cycle if maximum sanitisation is required. • Line (air) dry or tumble dry on a low, synthetic cycle setting. • In a professional laundry the sheets may be washed on a cycle that includes 70ºC for up to 10 minutes or on a 95ºC cycle if maximum sanitisation is required. • Iron at low temperature if required. • Do not use domestic/chlorine bleach.