Adaptive Equipment

transfer pad for wc

one side velvety for friction and othe ris smooth for glide

what is transfer pad for

placed under pt in wc to slide forward, back

-there is a wt limit

stretcher transfers are used like

a sheet to move person to/from stretcher

slick to decrease friction but also good grip

how to use stretcher transfers

shorten your lever arm andd stay close to pt

what is a beasy board

same as sliding board but has disc to help slide

perk and con of beasy board

expensive, need sit on disk or may pinch skin/lose balance

move one seat to another - slide

who benefits from a beasy board

those after surgery, limit of motion, those w disabilities

sliding or transfer board

downhill or same level, push throug arms and slide

what pts use sliding boards

spinal cord pts

whats a transfer disc

moves in circles

put on floor and help pt pivot feet/legs

what not to use transfer disc for

full standing

what kind of person uses transfer discs

those that are paralyzed from waist down or need assist to from helper

whats commodes for

raised toilet seat and may have handles to help to

whats free standing commode

often has bucket to void in or can go over toilet as well

-raised seat, handles to push

what pt uses commodes

fall risk, weakness

whats special about shower benches

adjustable legs, backs, handles

go over lip of tub(can cause water to come out)

wt limit

who uses shower benches

weakness in standing for long, risk for falls with slick area, balance issues

whats a standing sling

like a diaper and used to help assist pt into half/full standing

-works on activating extensors

who uses standing slings

bariatric pts

do you put gait belt on pts with a standing sling on

yes

where should standing slings handles be

at pts greater trochanters