Strong durable gait belt for transferring patients easily and efficientlyif you are looking for a strong durable transfer gait belt than look no further. This is the best belt you will come across. They are made from heavy duty cotton webbing. It is very easy and effective to use. They are machine washable. So you
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Added on: November 27, 2017 - More: Comments & Reviews
Strong durable gait belt for transferring patients easily and efficiently
if you are looking for a strong durable transfer gait belt than look no further. This is the best belt you will come across. They are made from heavy duty cotton webbing. It is very easy and effective to use. They are machine washable. So you do not have to worry about being dirty and can reuse it many times.
Gait belts/transfer belts When to Use: Transferring residents who are partially dependent, have some weight-bearing capacity, and are cooperative. Transfers such as bed to chair, chair to chair, or chair to car; when re-positioning residents in chairs; supporting residents during ambulation; and in some cases when guiding and controlling falls. Points to Remember: More than one caregiver may be needed. Always transfer to resident’s strongest side. Use good body mechanics and a rocking and pulling motion rather than lifting when using a belt. Belts may not be suitable for ambulation of heavy residents or residents with recent abdominal or back surgery, abdominal aneurysm, etc. Ensure belt is securely fastened and cannot be easily undone by the resident during transfer. Ensure a layer of clothing is between residents’ skin and the belt to avoid abrasion. Keep resident as close as possible to caregiver during transfer. Lower bed-rails; remove arms and footrests from chairs, and other items that may obstruct the transfer.
Ordered for my elderly mother who was in a rehab … Ordered for my elderly mother who was in a rehab center after a heart attack. Was exactly as described and what the physical therapist asked us to order.
A good buy I bought this for my husband to use while doing physical therapy at home. His therapist at the gym said it was “one of the good ones”, and said I had made a good buy.
Strong belt Strong, easy to use belt provides security.