If using wheelchair line it with a blanket or sheet and arrange pillows on the seat and against the back.
Transferring patient from bed to chair video.
Once the patient s legs are touching the seat of the wheelchair bend your knees to lower the patient into the seat.
Place the chair conveniently at night angles to the bed back of chair parallel to the foot of the bed and facing the head of bed.
Put the foot rest up and lock the wheels.
Transferring a patient from a bed to a chair or a stretcher can be a challenge as you will need to support them properly to move them.
At the same time ask the patient to reach for the wheelchair armrest.
Patients who cannot walk or put weight on their legs will need to be transferred regularly at home and in a hospital setting.
Take the patient s pulse.
3 7 patient transfers transfers are defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another such as from a bed to a stretcher perry et al 2014.
Place pillow on the seat of the chair.