Transferring Patient From Wheelchair To Examination Table

A caregiver must be present for this type of transfer.

Transferring patient from wheelchair to examination table.

Assessment algorithm document page 8 of 28. When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the persons strong side. 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. To get the patient into a seated position roll the patient onto the same side as the wheelchair.

A wheelchair transfer is when you move a person into or out of a wheelchair. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the bed or area where you plan to perform transfer. These transfer aids can help make transfers safer and easier for you and the person that you are moving. Make sure patient s feet are flat on floor.

Stand very close to the person while you transfer him. Use a gait belt. When moving patients you should. Move from your hips.

During any patient transferring task if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 pounds of a patient s weight then the patient should be considered to be fully dependent and assistive devices should be used for the transfer. The following steps should be followed when getting ready to transfer a patient. True an example of manipulation is assisted range of motion rom exercises. Pull bed sheet down to the foot end of the bed.

An exam table transfer should be a series of coordinated and cooperative movements between yourself and the patient. Suggest to the person who is transferring out of the bed to face up and scoot to the end of the bed where the caregiver is positioned. Wheelchair to bed transfer techniques. Types of hospital transfers include bed to stretcher bed to wheelchair wheelchair to chair and wheelchair to toilet and vice versa.

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. Take advantage of any assistance the patient can provide in lifting and moving. Transferring an individual from a bed to a wheelchair.

Make sure you are using good body mechanics to transfer. 21 2 ambulating patients who use transfer. High lowe exam tables and stretchers would be ideal.