Description
The Pat Slide All Purpose is an essential tool designed to enhance patient transfer processes within healthcare environments. Developed by Active Mobility, this patient transfer board serves as a reliable aid for safely moving patients between various surfaces such as beds, trolleys, and chairs.
Key Features
- Smooth Transfer Surface: The board features a smooth upper surface that minimizes resistance, ensuring effortless patient transfers.
- Stability: Equipped with non-skid inserts on the underside, it remains stable during use, providing confidence to both patients and carers.
- Lightweight and Flexible: Despite its sturdy construction, the board is lightweight and flexible, making it easy to position and suitable for use with larger individuals.
- Ergonomic Design: Manufactured handholes offer maximum grip, allowing carers to handle the board with ease. The absence of sharp edges enhances safety for patients.
Material and Construction
Crafted from a special thermoplastic material, the Pat Slide All Purpose is highly durable and maintenance-free. Its radio-lucent and static insulative properties make it particularly suitable for use in medical settings such as radiology. The board is also highly impact tolerant and easy to clean, ensuring long-term usability without the need for extensive upkeep.
Dimensions
- Length: 1530 mm
- Width: 635 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg
These dimensions contribute to its practicality, allowing it to bridge gaps effectively during patient transfers.
Benefits
The use of the Pat Slide All Purpose significantly reduces the risk of back injury for carers and minimizes discomfort for patients during transfers. It is important to note that this board is intended solely for transfer assistance and should not be used as a lifting device.
Common Applications
This transfer aid is ideally suited for use in hospitals, including wards, casualty departments, operating theatres, and radiology units. Its versatility and ease of maintenance make it a valuable asset in any healthcare setting where patient transfers are a routine necessity.
