Types of hospital transfers include bed to stretcher bed to wheelchair wheelchair to chair and wheelchair to toilet and vice versa.
Proper way to transfer a patient from chair to wheelchair.
These transfer aids can help make transfers safer and easier for you and the person that you are moving.
You may need to use transfer aids such as a gait belt a sliding board or a mechanical lift to help move a person.
Position the wheelchair either at the same height or slightly lower to assist in a safe and proper wheelchair transfer.
To get the patient into a seated position roll the patient onto the same side as the wheelchair.
Ensure wheel locks are set and wheelchair is stable.
3 7 patient transfers transfers are defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another such as from a bed to a stretcher perry et al 2014.
As for being transferred on a wheelchair it serves as a way to transport a weak patient on hospital areas such as x ray or.
Putting the chair on the patient s dominant side will help you move them more easily as they will be able to put more strength into you as you transfer them.
Allow the patient to sit for a few moments in case the patient feels dizzy when first sitting up.
The following steps should be followed when getting ready to transfer a patient.
Depending on transfer method having the wheelchair parallel to transfer point may also allow for a more safe and easy wheelchair transfer.
Before transferring into the wheelchair the patient must be sitting.
Being transferred on a chair enables the patient to execute some slight movements that is beneficial in improving circulation.
The only way to do this is to safely transfer the patient from bed to chair or wheelchair.