USING THE PATIENT TRANSFER BOARD
WARNING
When using the transfer board to transfer a patient, always lock the brakes on all stretchers, beds, etc. being
used and always be certain the transfer board is placed securely on the surface of the mating stretcher or
bed. The patient stretcher and the mating surface must be at the same height before the patient is transferred.
Transferring Patients:
Note
The transfer board (C) is located between the siderail (A) and the mattress (B). (See illustration).
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A
MATING
BED
C
MATING
BED
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Stretcher Operation
1. Lower siderail (A) to full down position.
2. Raise the transfer board (C) from the bottom while lifting
from the top.
3. When the transfer board is fully raised, it can be pivoted
downward onto the surface of the mating bed or stretcher.
Important: Be sure the brakes have been applied on both
the stretcher and the mating bed or stretcher before begin-
BED
ning step 4.
4. Using a sheet, draw the patient onto the mating bed or
stretcher.
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