Slide Board Transfer Instructions
You can pull on the arm rests of a raised toilet seat for additional leverage.
Slide board transfer instructions. Position the transfer board to allow you to slide along the U. In the operating room OR simply place the transfer sheet under a patient to slide the patient on and off the OR table in a sitting or supine position. Using your arms for leverage slide along the transfer board until you are over the toilet seat.
Slide your bottom along the board pushing with your hands in short movements. When you are closer to the wheelchair hold onto the armrest. 1162019 This video demonstrates the proper steps for doing a transfer.
You or your caregiver should slide one end of the transfer board beneath your thigh. Keep your hands flat on board. Explain procedure to patientcaregiver and provide written instructions.
Lean away from the board and remove it from underneath your hip. Remove the transfer board by. PERFORMING A SLIDING BOARD TRANSFER OUT OF A WHEELCHAIR Position the wheelchair at a 30-45 degree angle next to the bed or other surface.
Remove the armrest closest to the bed. You or your caregiver should slide one end of the transfer board beneath your thigh. 11232015 Take this Lateral Transfer Sliding Board course for more information on sliding board transfer.
Position wheelchair as close as you can to the bed. Part of the board. - Our selection includes equipment to assist in the moving turning and sliding of patients.
