Patient transfer from bed to stretcher.
Proper way to transfer a patient from chair to wheelchair.
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.
Types of hospital transfers include bed to stretcher bed to wheelchair wheelchair to chair and wheelchair to toilet and vice versa.
Position the wheelchair either at the same height or slightly lower to assist in a safe and proper wheelchair transfer.
Before transferring into the wheelchair the patient must be sitting.
Allow the patient to sit for a few moments in case the patient feels dizzy when first sitting up.
A wheelchair transfer is when you move a person into or out of a wheelchair.
The following steps should be followed when getting ready to transfer a patient.
These transfer aids can help make transfers safer and easier for you and the person that you are moving.
Ensure wheel locks are set and wheelchair is stable.
If you are using a wheelchair make sure the wheels are locked and swing away the foot rests at the bottom of the chair so the patient can slide into it easily.
Being transferred on a chair enables the patient to execute some slight movements that is beneficial in improving circulation.
You may need to use transfer aids such as a gait belt a sliding board or a mechanical lift to help move a person.
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.
The only way to do this is to safely transfer the patient from bed to chair or wheelchair.