ArjoHuntleigh MaxiSlide

It’s no secret that patients are getting larger andàœEMS workers’ backs are paying the price more often. Hospitals have been using reduced-friction devices to make bed-to-bed transfers easier on the patient and safer for the staff. NowàœMaxiSlide fromàœArjoHuntleigh brings this technique to the field. The nylon sheet can be easily placed underneath the patient, and a series of ergonomic handles provide support for patient maneuvers.

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Size: Varies

Weight: 75 g

Capacity: No weight limit

Cost: Varies by size

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