Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System - Manual (Page 5)

COVERING YOUR SLP SYSTEM
Getting the covering right makes all the transi-
tions a snap and insures that your client never
touches anything but clean sheets. Start with
your normal table preparations. Include an
additional flat sheet and pillow cases. This method
makes transitions from side to side or to a backrest
position easy.
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PILLOW CASES:
The leg cushion fits a king size pillow
case. The pillow will fit in a standard
pillow case.
EXTRA FLAT SHEET:
Fold this extra sheet (twin flat sheet is
recommended) to a width to completely
cover the torso cushion and the
headrest. Tuck any excess length under
the torso pad. Allow adequate extra sheet
for shoulder to fit between headrest and
torso cushion. This makes the transition
to a back rest position very easy.
Place torso cushion on
table about 1 foot from
end & aligned with
back side.
Lay extra sheet over table
& torso cushion. Fold
top end of sheet down
to edge of torso cushion
as shown, still covering
entire torso cushion.
Tuck excess under the
torso and attach Head
Rest to the torso cushion
adjustment strap.
TRANSITIONS:
Remove the leg cushion and any additional pillows from under
the client. As she sits up, help to hold the cover drape over her.
Ask the your client to wait while you move the Torso Cushion and
place the cushions in the backrest position described on page 3.
Place the wedge in the lumbar section. Take the excess sheet and
pull up over the assembly as shown. Adjust the head rest avoiding
hyperextending or hyperflexing the neck. You may also use the
pillow on the face rest platform.
SEATED POSITION
The torso cushion and your head rest can be used as a seated support.
Have the person sit on a chair or stool next to a table. If possible, adjust the height of a
stool up so their legs just fit under the table.
The torso pad has two sets of face rest loops. Choose which end of the torso pad you want
up, and then install your face rest in the corresponding loops.
Have the client move close to the table and place the torso cushion and face rest in front of
them. Adjust the face rest for comfort as they lean forward and put their forearms on the table.
FROM SIDE LYING ON ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER (not pictured)
Remove the leg supports and any additional pillows. Ask your client to push up to a seated position as you help to
secure the drape. Simply slide the covered head rest and torso cushion to the opposite edge of the table. After your
client settles to the other side, replace the leg support, and any additional pillows as needed.
TO BACKREST:
Additional items required - You will need an adjustable face rest to be used as a head support.