Transfers Flashcards
name the 4 types of manual transfers
stand-pivot
stand-step
dependent
sliding board
When should you use a stand-pivot transfer
Use with general weakness, hemiplegia or hemiparesis
use when you can set up transfer surface very close
When should you use a stand-step transfer
Use when client has lower body weakness on one side but is still able to take small steps
When should you use a sliding board transfer
When the client cannot bear weight on lower extremities but they still have good upper body strength (amputees)
When should you use a dependent transfer
minimal to no ability to use their upper or lower body but is still cognitively aware of what is going on
What are the first 2 steps in performing a manual transfer?
lock wheels (after positioning chair) and remove footrests and armrests (if needed)
What are the six levels of transfers
independent, standby, minimal, moderate, maximal and dependent
What does the independent level mean for a transfer
patient can transfer without assistance/supervision safely
patient does 100% of the work
What does the standby level mean for a transfer
Patient transfers without assistance but the therapist is within arms length and provides verbal cues and guiding for proper technique
What does the minimal level mean for a transfer
Patient requires up to 25% assistance
What does the moderate level mean for a transfer
patient requires between 25-50% assistance
What does the maximal level mean for a transfer
patient requires between 51-75% assistance
what does the dependent level mean for a transfer
requires more than 75% assistance
Where should the clients head be when doing a dependent transfer
away from where they are going so you as the to can see where they are going to
Where should the clients head be when doing a stand-step, stand-pivot, or sliding board transfer
looking towards the direction they are going because they are doing most of the work
