Transfers

Question 1

transitions

Answer 1

=moving across one surface in the same posture
-rolling, scooting, sliding

sitting transition to edge of seat

• side to side weight shifting
• pelvic slide
• push-up

Question 2

levels of transfers

Answer 2

1: independent
2: assisted
3: dependent

Question 3

independent transfers

Answer 3

-no greater likelihood of loss of balance or support than normal

“Pt is I in stand-pivot transfers w/c to bed”

Question 4

Assisted transfers

Answer 4

• sliding board
• stand-pivot
• 2 person lift

1: stand by assistance
2: close guarding
3: contact guarding
4: min assist
5: mod assist
6: max assist

Question 5

stand by assistance

Answer 5

requires cues or help in emergency

Question 6

close guarding

Answer 6

may need physical assist for support or balance

Question 7

contact guarding

Answer 7

will likely need help for support or balance

Question 8

min assist

Answer 8

pt can perform 75%

Question 9

mod assist

Answer 9

pt can perform 50%

Question 10

max assist

Answer 10

pt can perform 25%

Question 11

dependent transfers

Answer 11

pt does not help at all with transfer

1: hydraulic lift
2: sliding transition to edge of bed (w/ sheet)
3: 3 person carry

Question 12

hydraulic lift

Answer 12

can carry up to 400 lbs
cradle at chest height when beginning lift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td84P18Izs8

Question 13

sliding transition to edge of bed with sheet

Answer 13

draw sheet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISt-9Psdkes

Question 14

3 person carry

Answer 14

• strongest/ tallest at the head or middle
• person at head calls the shots “move, curl, lift pivot, walk down”
• cradle head and shoulders
• may need to wrap in sheet if pt cannot control arms

Question 15

2 person carry

Answer 15

1 person behind, under arms
second person carries legs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlONVrRXKwU