Lateral Transfer Slide

Lateral Transfer Slide

The Lateral Transfer Slide has a smooth surface and non-slip base allowing a patient to be moved from one surface to another without the need to be lifted. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Sheet, correct posture during the transfer is maintained. The Lateral Transfer Slide has tapered edges to allow for easy insertion and removal.

Instructions For Use:

With the patient lying on an approved lateral transfer sheet;

1. Tension said sheet and apply a 30% tilt to the patient.

2. Insert LLTS from the opposite side of the horizontal surface (i.e The bed or trolley the patient is lying on.) and

gently lower the 30% tilt.

3. Position the surface to be transferred across onto alongside the patient ensuring all brakes are on and working

on both surface apparatus.

4. Ensure that LLTS is over-lapping both surfaces (minimum 16cm contact on each surface), and any gap

between said surfaces is minimised.

5. Making sure that both surfaces correspond in height and using an approved lateral transfer technique, in

In accordance with the transfer sheet/system adopted, slide the patient from the first surface to the destination surface.

IMPORTANT:

ALL PATIENT-HANDLING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED

MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES AND AFTER A FULL ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT AND THE

ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE OPERATION IS TO TAKE PLACE.

Summary of Features:

• Suited for professional use
• Smooth surface
• Non-Slip base
• Tapered edges for easy insertion
• Extra-Long handholds for more control