We demonstrate the proper way to transfer a patient from their wheelchair to a bed. Check out the full playlist here: [ Ссылка ]

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The first step to any transfer is ensuring that you have the correct sling so be sure to check out our detailed sling selection guide before diving into these how-to videos. Today we're going to demonstrate how to safely transfer a patient from their wheelchair to a bed.

Start by locking the wheels on the patient's wheelchair, then fold the sling so that the smooth side will be in contact with the patient.

Ask the patient to lean forward and tuck the sling in behind them, all the way down to the patient's tailbone.

Next, pull the leg straps along the outside of the patient's legs making sure that the straps don't catch on any part of the wheelchair.

Position yourself in front of the patient and gently raise each of the patient's legs to pull the straps underneath and over the patient's legs.

You want the straps to be mid-thigh on the patient for the most comfortable transfer.

Finally, cross the legs straps, pulling one strap through the other, and you're ready to bring in your lift.

With the patient's wheelchair locked but not the lift, approach the patient with the lift, keeping the bar below the patient's line of sight so that you're not coming directly at the patient's face.

Connect your sling's loops to the lift bar, keeping in mind that the shorter loops will result in a more reclined position.

Before lifting, make sure that the patient is fully inside the sling and that the straps and loops are not caught on the wheelchair.

With one hand on the patient and one hand on the lift controls, slowly begin lifting the patient.

As the patient's wheelchair is locked in place while the lift is not, the lift will move toward the patient rather than jerking them out of their chair.

With the patient lifted, you can now move them easily towards the bed.

Rotate the patient so that they are parallel with the bed and push the lift until the patient is properly positioned before locking the lift in place.

With one hand on the patient and one hand on the lift controls, slowly lower the patient until they are lying on the bed.

Unhook the sling loops from the lift and move the lift out of the way.

To remove the sling, gently roll the patient to one side and roll one half of the sling up and tuck under the patient.

Gently roll the patient to their other side and remove the sling before returning the patient to a lying position.

That's how you effectively and safely transfer a patient from their wheelchair to a bed. Be sure to check out our other videos for more tips and techniques on patient transfers.

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