Patient Transfer

draw sheet

a single sheet folded in half that is placed under the patient and over the middle third of the bed; may be used to facilitate patient transfer.

gait belt

also called a transfer belt; strap for use when assisting patients who are weak or unsteady.

orthostatic hypotension

a transient state of cerebral anoxia and low blood pressure occurring when an individual assumes a standing posture; same as postural hypotension.

sedation

an induced state of quiet, calmness, or sleep, as by means of a sedative or hypnotic medication; such medication.

slider board

a method of patient transfer that uses a strong sheet of smooth plastic large enough to support the patient's body with handholds cut into the edges.

stretcher

wheeled device for transporting patients in a recumbent or semirecumbent position, also called a gurney.