The Risks of Transferring Patients at Home
Care providers may need to perform many types of transfers, depending on the patient's medical condition and activity level. Examples include helping a patient move from a wheelchair to a bed, chair, toilet or car and back again. Other types of transfers include assisting someone to get from a bed to a walker or lift, to and from a chair, and to and from a bathtub or shower. It may also be necessary to reposition the client in the bed or chair.
Reduce the risk of injury
Using the proper patient handling equipment and techniques can prevent injuries at home. There are many pieces of equipment available to assist with patient transfers. The following are 7 common transfer situations and the tools that can best help.
1. Edge of the Bed
Moving the patient to the bedside so they can get up can be a daunting task. Pulling the client's arm or having them pull your arm must be avoided. Using a Transferband helps with this process and avoids tension or discomfort. And transfer the patient to the bedside in a smooth motion.
2.Bed to Walker
Patients with limited mobility can benefit from Walking Aid or Walker Rollator. The device allows the client to stand up from a bed, chair or toilet. The walker with wheels allows the client to walk with the device. They can also grab it as they lower themselves and it has a padded seat that people can use if they get tired while walking and need to sit down. The walker improves mobility and effectively reduces the risk of falls.
3.Bed to Wheelchair
The transfer lift chair can safely move a client with limited mobility from bed to anywhere. Simply place the sling under the person and attach the sling to the mobile lift. The device lifts the person and the caregiver can push the device with the person into a wheelchair, chair or bed and then lower them with the push of a button. This technology provides a comfortable and safe transfer for both the individual and the caregiver.
4.Toileting & Bathing
Toileting and bathing problems of patients can be easily solved by using a lift chair. This trolley-looking device is used to push patients into the bathroom. For patients with limited mobility, raising the seat height or using a power lift seat can be helpful. The waterproof rating of the power lift chair is very important. The IP44 waterproof rating protects the battery from damage and protects the patient's bathing safety.
Senyang meets all the needs of mobility impaired customers
For patients who face the daily challenge of moving from one place to another, there is a range of patient handling products suitable for every phase of mobility. These devices increase the ability of customers to manage these activities more independently and significantly reduce the risk of injury to patients and their caregivers.Senyang has over 20 years of experience in home care, so if you are looking for this type of product, please feel free to contact our product experts.