Satin™ Sheet System / Satin Bed Sheets

Hospital Direct’s SIBA™ Pillowcase works wonders as part of a satin™ sheet system, enabling patients to turn in bed throughout the night.

Some patients find in-bed turning manoeuvres uncomfortable, especially as it can be difficult to move your head while a carer turns your body. But the SIBA™ satin pillowcase co-ordinates with our SIBA™ (Satin In-Bed Assistance) satin sheet system and slides effortlessly over the satin sheet’s slippery panel. This makes turning in bed easy for patients, whether they are turning independently or with assistance from a carer.

The pillowcase has a duck-egg blue, checked, polycotton top to keep users cool and comfortable. Meanwhile, the pillowcase’s satin underside glides against the satin sheet to allow easy positioning – up, down and side to side. The pillow moves during turning manoeuvres to make repositioning more comfortable, perfect for patients who are turning themselves or only have support from one carer. Comfort aside, the satin pillowcase also reduces the risk of nerve damage that can be caused through inappropriate handling of the head and neck.

Once re-positioned, carers or patients can secure the pillow by tucking the case’s cotton flaps under the pillow. Carers can even use these extended cotton flaps as ‘handles’ when repositioning a patient, enabling good grip and control when moving the pillow.

This pillowcase is available in one size to fit standard UK pillows. However, as with our SIBA™ satin sheet systems, we also offer a bespoke size service for those with non-standard pillows.

If you need more advice on the Satin SIBA Pillowcase, please get in touch with our Technical Team. We will be delighted to help.

Features and Benefits

• Non-standard sizes by request
• Soft polycotton top maximises comfort
• Satin base makes turning in bed easier and reduces the risk of nerve damage
• Washable at 90°C to reduce the risk of infection and uphold cleanliness
• Use on top of a satin sheet to allow turning from side to side
• Cotton flaps keep the pillowcase secure and act as handles during transfers
• Manufactured in the UK

Used by

• Single carers who help patients turn in bed
• Independent users

Sectors

• Hospitals
• Community nursing
• Hospices
• Home care
• Nursing homes/care homes

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