Arjo Disposable slide sheets and tubes

Arjo disposable slide sheets for single patient use are designed to accompany a patient throughout the hospital stay. They are available in different designs and sizes both as flat slide sheets with handles and slide tubes.

The Arjo disposable slide sheets are easy to access and a cost-effective solution as they do not require floor or ceiling lift to reposition or transfer.

The risks of moving the full body weight of a dependent patient are well recognised. For horizontal transfers and many in-bed movements, the provision of a friction-reducing slide sheet may be a sound solution for reducing physical effort and improving patient comfort (1,2)

The flat sheets have sewn in handles giving a comfortable grip for pulling and the Arjo disposable pull straps can easily be attached to the handles when extended reach is necessary.

The disposable slide tubes have two surfaces that have been sewn together into a tubular design, which means that only one product is needed rather than two flat slide sheets to achieve the same friction reduction.

The use of slide sheets may also help to reduce the risk of pressure injuries. Pressure injuries prevalence and incidence is high in many healthcare facilities and they have a significant economic impact for the organizations, and also affect a patient's quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. This type of injury can be prevented with mobility and using textiles with low friction coefficients for individuals with or at risk of pressure injuries, in line with international recommendations (3).

As a patient-specific product, Arjo Disposable slide sheets offer a solution for busy care environments concerned about reducing cross-contamination. Every slide sheet comes individually wrapped in a heat-sealed plastic bag. The product is not designed to be laundered and can easily be disposed of if soiled, damaged or suspected of being contaminated. Always on hand for the caregivers, there’s no need to worry about lost or damaged slide sheets.


(1) Fray M, Hignett S. Using patient handling equipment to manage immobility in and around a bed. British Journal of Nursing, 2015; Vol 24 Issue 6
(2) Bartnik LM, Rice MS. Comparison of caregiver forces required for sliding a patient up in bed using an array of slide sheets. Workplace Health & Safety, 2013. 61, 393-400
(3) European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. The International Guideline, Emily Haesler (Ed.)EPUAP/NPIAP/PPIA:2019. Section 6: Preventive Skin Care. Recommendation 3.4 Bed Linen. Page 88

Arjo Disposable slide sheets and tubes features and benefits

All MaxiSlide Flites are full bed length, which eliminates the need for additional tubes and flat sheets

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION TAG
Each MaxiSlide Flite has a tag to write the patient’s name on and a green water-soluble label, which will dissolve if the sheet is laundered, offering you a visible indication when not to use the sheet.

DISPOSABLE PULL STRAPS
The disposable pull straps can be attached to the sheets for lateral transfers avoiding caregivers having to overreach, thereby reducing the risk of injury.

STRONG BUILT-IN HANDLES
The built-in reinforced handles offer something to hold during patient transfers.

Product Information
Arjo disposable slide sheet	NPA0500
Length mm	1960 mm
Length in	77 in
Width mm	760 mm
Width in	30 in
Arjo disposable slide sheet - XL	NPAV5260
Length mm	1960 mm
Length in	77 in
Width mm	1140 mm
Width in	45 in
Arjo disposable slide sheet - XXL	NPAV5000
Length mm	1960 mm
Length in	77 in
Width mm	1520 mm
Width in	60 in
Arjo disposable pull straps for slide sheets	NPA0510
Length mm	800 mm
Length in	31 1/5 in
Width in	40 mm
Width mm	1 1/2 in
Arjo disposable slide tube - half bed	NPA0900
Length mm	980 mm
Length in	39 in
Width mm	980 mm
Width in	39 in
Arjo disposable slide tube	NPA0700
Length mm	1960 mm
Length in	77 in
Width mm	760 mm
Width in	30 in
Arjo disposable slide tube - XL	NPA0750
Length mm	1960 mm
Length in	77 in
Width mm	1155 mm
Width in	45 1/2 in