Slide Board Transfer Onto Toilet

The boards come in a variety of shapes colours and sizes.

Slide board transfer onto toilet. For example a transfer board can have an end which conforms to a toilet seat to allow the individual to slide onto the toilet use the toilet and then slide back into the wheelchair. This type aids in moving an individual from a wheelchair to. Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck demonstrate the steps to performing a sliding board transfer correctly and SAFELYCheck out the Pro.

Scoot forward in the chair and position your feet flat on the floor slightly under your knees. Unless transferring to the showertub or toilet lower body clothing should be in place to decrease friction. These toilet bedside commodes are nice when your patient is non weight bearing too heavy to transfer or is just plain unsafe to try to stand to transfer.

Transfer commodes are generally made with a metal frame with the same washable removable bucket and side arms that you can drop for the transfer. Toilet appears too low consider RTS. Point it downward to keep from pinching the skin.

You or your caregiver should slide one end of the transfer board beneath your thigh. Remove the armrest closest to the bed. They are also sometimes known as banana boards or slide boards.

Pivoting transfer boards These are designed for those who can stand with assistance but are unable to move the legs and feet. Service user is struggling with support on one side or using support on both sides consider toilet. Lean slightly away from the bed and carefully slide the slideboard under your buttocks and upper thighs.

Toilet Transfer Assessment If the service user is struggling to get off toilet. 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. Position wheelchair as close as you can to the bed.