Wheelchair Transfer

Question 1

What are some basic components of a wheelchair that should be considered during transfer of patients?

Answer 1

armrest - can be removed for transfer
foot pedal - remove or move during transfer
brakes - always engage the brake prior to transfer

Question 2

______ Transfer is a patient-directed process and there will be individual variation in techniques they prefer (ask how you can help).

Answer 2

unassisted

Question 3

During the unassisted transfer, you should aid the patient by ensuring the brakes are engaged and by raising/lowering the dental chair to approximately the level of _____.

Answer 3

the wheel

Question 4

What is a convenient tool to help the patient with an unassisted transfer?

Answer 4

Transfer Board

Question 5

How do you perform a one person transfer?

Answer 5

• Position your FEET OUTSIDE of the patient’s feet for balance and stability
• BLOCK the patient’s knees with your knees
• COORDINATE the life with the patient
• LIFT
• PIVOT
• POSITION in dental chair

Question 6

How is the two person transfer performed?

Answer 6

• Position dental chair at the same height as the wheel
• Person 1: Grasp left rest with left hand, right wrist with right hand to stabilize shoulders
• Person 2: Position hands behind and below the knees
• Coordinate lift together using legs not back

Question 7

The wheelchair may be converted into a dental chair by using either a _____ ______ or a ______ _____.

Answer 7

wheelchair recliner

Hoyer Lift