SafetySureTM
Transfer Board
SafetySure Transfer
Board
ITEM 5021 - small
ITEM 5051 - large |
SafetySure Butterfly Transfer Board
ITEM 5061 - large |
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Applications
SafetySure Transfer
Board (SST Board) is used primarily for seated transfers:
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Between bed and wheelchair
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Between
wheelchair and car
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Between
wheelchair and toilet
Advantages
SST Board bridges
the gap between two transfer points. SST Board's anti-slip tapes enable it
to remain immobile during the transfer (fig. 1). The SST Board is
flexible. The upper side is slick to allow the patient to slide easily. SST
Board is made of flexible plastic. It is comfortable to sit on and does not tip
upward when, for example, the patient slides over a protruding wheel-chair
wheel. The SST Board is easy to remove. If the 23-inch board is not
long enough, a 30-inch model is available. The gap between the two
transfer points cannot be greater than 1/3 of the total length of the board.
Provided that surfaces are stable, no patient weight restrictions apply to SST
Board use.
The SafetySure
Butterfly Transfer Board transfer board is a lightweight and flexible transfer
board that enables the user to get in and out of bed, wheelchair, commode or car
with less effort. The raised portion on the
backside of the board helps to prevent the user from pinching his or her
buttocks. A large and added benefit of this
raised portion is the added security the user feels when transferring.
Positioning
SST Board is placed
under one hip and the patient is then tilted toward the board, taking the weight
off the other hip. With the entire weight now resting on the SST Board, the
patient can easily be transferred. To remove the SST Board, bend it upward
toward the patient (fig. 2), so that the anti-slip tapes are removed from
contact with the underlying surface and the board will pop out by itself.
Transfer
from bed to wheelchair
During transfer from
a bed to a wheelchair, it is often advantageous to position the wheelchair at a
slight angle to the bed, so that the wheel is not in the way of the transfer.
It is better if the bed is a little higher than the wheelchair - to allow for a
downward transfer. The most common procedure is for the patient to sit on
the edge of the bed and then slide across to the wheelchair on the SST Board
(fig. 3-4).
Transfer
from wheelchair to bed
Transfers from a
wheelchair to a bed often involve an up-ward movement if the bed cannot be
lowered far enough. The "comfort bed," on the other hand, can be
lowered sufficiently to provide for a downward transfer (fig. 6).
Transfer
between wheelchair and toilet
When transferring a
patient between a wheelchair and a toilet (fig. 8-9), two things should be kept
in mind.
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Bare and damp skin does not always slide on the SST Board. A towel or
toilet paper under the patient's buttocks will solve this problem. Or,
you can remove the patient's lower garments after the transfer has been
made.
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Since there is
only a small area of contact between the SST Board and the toilet seat, it
is advisable to make sure that the SST Board is kept firmly in position (by
holding on to it) to prevent slipping.
Transfer
between wheelchair and car
During a
wheelchair-to-car transfer, the SST Board functions best if you work from inside
the car, pulling the patient carefully toward you (fig. 10). In the case
of a totally passive patient, a SST Sling and a SST Belt may be used in addition
to the SST Board. This makes it easier for the helper who is pulling the patient
into the car. It is also much more comfortable for the patient (fig. 11).
Directions
for use
Consult the manual before you use the SST
Board. If in doubt about the proper use of the SST Board call Scan Medical
at our toll free number 888-593-0377 for free consultation.
SafetySureTM
Transfer Board
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Item |
Specification
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Price |
Purchase
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5021
small
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Dimensions:
Length 23" x Width 12
1/2"
Thickness: 3/16"
Weight: 2 lbs.
Use limit: 400 lbs. |
$49.97
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5051
large
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Dimensions:
Length 30" x Width 12
1/2"
Thickness: 1/4"
Weight: 3 lbs.
Use limit: 400 lbs. |
$56.97
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SafetySureTM
Butterfly Transfer Board
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Item |
Specification
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Price |
Purchase
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5061
large
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Dimensions:
Length 30" x Width 12
1/2"
Thickness: 1/4"
Weight: 2
lbs.
Use limit: 400 lbs. |
$59.95
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