How to properly transfer a wheelchair user
How to properly transfer a wheelchair user
During the epidemic, it is believed that most caregivers will have more time to stay at home to take care of wheelchair users, so they will inevitably need to move the wheelchair users to different places. The following are things that you should pay attention to when transferring users. I hope it can help caregivers and users.
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- First ensure the stability of the two platforms during the transfer process. If using a bed or chair with wheels, be sure all wheels are secured.
- The height of the two transferred planes should be the same or similar.
- The following are considerations for transferring to or from a wheelchair:
a) Make sure the foot pedal has been removed
b) Open the wheelchair armrest on the side (if the user uses MIKI MYU-4 or MIKI SKT-2)
c) Adjust the wheelchair to a suitable angle to ensure that the buttocks do not collide during transfer
d) Check whether the wheelchair and bed are secured.
4. The two transfer surfaces should be as close as possible to prevent wheelchair users from falling.
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https://www.hohomedical.com/collections/transit/products/miki-skt-2
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If the caregiver uses a transfer board (such as the American Beasy transfer board mat) to transfer a wheelchair user, the following should be noted:
- If the user's legs have a certain amount of strength, try to allow the user to move toward the edge of the platform (such as a bed, wheelchair, toilet) by themselves.
- If necessary, a protective belt can be worn around the user's waist.
- Lift the user's left foot and place the transfer board under the left user's thigh against the buttocks. The transfer board should be at an angle of 45° to the edge of the wheelchair.
- Put the user's left foot down.
- The caregiver's left foot should be between the user's feet.
- The left hand wraps around the user from the front like a safety belt, hugging the user's right hip joint.
- The caregiver wants the user's activities to be unrestricted, so they should avoid standing directly in front of the user, as long as they can provide the user with necessary assistance during the transfer.
- Users are prompted to lean forward and keep leaning forward during transfer. The caregiver should ensure that the user does not slip off the transfer board.
- The user is prompted to hold their right hand on the armrest of the wheelchair or other place where they can put their force, and their left hand is pressed on the transfer board.
- Give the user necessary reminders before moving, you can shout 1-2-3. The user's head swings in the opposite direction of the hips as they move to maintain balance.
- The caregiver helps the user move while rotating the body to the right.
- Do not let go until the user can master the balance and stabilize their body.
Related product information:
https://www.hohomedical.com/collections/wheelchair-accessory/products/beasy-s
