Assisted Pivot Transfer with a Hemiplegic Patient (Tr Board)

Assisted Pivot Transfer with a Hemiplegic Patient (Transfer Board)

Objective:
Ø Maximize patient's involvement and prevent abnormal movements.

Transferring Procedure:

Prepare the patient:
Ø Communicate What/When/Why
Ø Protect at risk areas

Prepare the Setting:
Ø Position W/C at 20° to the Bed
Ø Adjust the Bed Height
Ø Clear the area, put brakes on, remove armrest, and foot rests.

Prepare Yourself:
Ø Assume your position
Ø Keep your back straight, shoulders above hips and knees bent

Steps:
Ø Draw patient forward so that the buttock is close to the edge of the chair.
Ø Bend patient forward and away from the transfer direction
Ø Hold the patient by gait belt
Ø Brace feet and knees to prevent them from sliding through
Ø Lifter rocks person forward 3 times 1-2-3
Ø Pivot on 3 and use momentum.
Ø Note pivoting of feet throughout the transfer. No twisting of your back
Ø Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

N.B: Transfer Board / Sliding Board Indication: Break up the transfer into several small lifts if the resident is heavy or an awkward shape.

Remember:
Ø Choose a transfer that is safe for you and the resident
Ø Clearly instruct your patient and encourage him/her to assist
Ø Use good body mechanics

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Tags:

• Assisted
• Pivot
• Transfer
• with
• Hemiplegic
• Patient
• (Transfer
• Board)
• Therapist
• Nurses

[help2caregivers]

Thanks for the demonstration and the instructions that you have given. Very nicely done!

[pedram83]

Patient barely sat on the board, so what was the use of it?

The height of bed, physiotherapist positioning, instruction and demonstration to the patient were all awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[klmh000]

thanks for good posting!!!

[shaq00you]

well done,mr.ansari...great job

[walkthemile]

Great demonstration, thanks for posting!