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drawsheet, a sheet that is smaller than a bottom or top sheet of a bed and is usually placed over the middle of the bottom sheet to keep the mattress and bottom linens dry. The draw-sheet can also be used to turn or move a patient in bed. Also called pull sheet, turning sheet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These waterproof mattress protectors are generally called incontinence drawsheets or waterproof drawsheets. Ten years ago, it was generally believed that simple tools like gait belts and drawsheets combined with correct biomechanics were sufficient to minimize the potential of back injuries when moving patients. This happens when staff drag a resident across the bed instead of lifting the resident with a drawsheet. |
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