Transferring (Moving)

Patients From Bed To

Wheelchair
Tiyas Saputri, S.S., M. Pd.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
O The students are able to know some of words
related with transferring (moving) patients
from bed to wheelchair
O The students are able to know expressions
related with transferring (moving) patients
from bed to wheelchair
O The students are able to practice English
communication during transferring (moving)
patients from bed to wheelchair
 Positioning a paralyzed patient
from wheel chair to bed

1. Greet your patient

2. Inform what you’re going to do and ask permission
3. Wear gloves, if necessary
4. Lock the wheel chair and lift up the foot steps/foot rests
5. Help the patient to step down his feet on the floor
6. Place your arms around his body
7. Ask him to hold around your waist
8. Lift him up slowly. Place the pt’s legs between your legs
9. Move him to the bedside
10. Position him in sitting position
11. Lie him down by supporting his back with left hand and holding
his legs with right hand
12. Cover him with a blanket
13. Ask about comfort
 Positioning a patient
from bed to wheelchair
 Positioning a paralyzed patient
from bed to wheel chair

1. Greet your patient . Inform what you’re going to do and ask

permission
2. Wear gloves, if necessary
3. Prepare the wheel chair: Lock the wheel chair and lift up the
footsteps.
4. Remove the blanket
5. Put your arms around his body to support his back. Help
him in Fowler’s position
6. Move him to the bedside in sitting position
7. Put his feet on the floor
8. Support his back with your arms around his body and the
pt’s knee should between your legs
9. Help him move slowly to the wheel chair
10. Prepare the footsteps and put his feet on them
11. Unlock the wheel chair
12. Ask about his comfort
 REMEMBER
O When patients are weak, brace your knees against
theirs to keep their legs from buckling. Also,
transfer toward patient's stronger side if possible.
O Patient safety is often the main concern when
moving patients from bed. But remember not to
lift at the expense of your own back. This transfer
often requires patients' help, so clear
communication is essential. If they can't help
much, you'll need two people.
 POSITIONING A PATIENT FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR
O Sit the Patient Up
O Position and lock the wheelchair close to the bed. Remove
armrest nearest bed and swing away both leg rests.
O Help the patient turn over.
O Put an arm under the patient's neck with your hand
supporting the shoulder blade; put your other hand under the
knees.
O Swing legs over the edge of the bed, helping the patient to
sit up.
O Stand the Patient Up
O Have the patient scoot to the edge of the bed.
O Put your arms around the patient's chest and clasp your
hands behind his or her back. Or, you may also use a
transfer belt to provide a firm handhold.
O Supporting the leg farthest from the wheelchair between
your legs, lean back, shift your weight, and lift.
 POSITIONING A PATIENT FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR
O Pivot Toward Chair
O Have the patient pivot toward the chair, as you continue to grasp
your hands around the patient.
O Another nurse or helper can support the wheelchair or patient
from behind.
O Sit the Patient Down
O As the patient bends toward you, bend your knees and lower the
patient into the back of the wheelchair.
O A helper may position the patient's buttocks and support the chair.