Transfer from bed to wheelchair

• The patient is seated at the bedside and the wheelchair is close to the healthy side and at a 45° angle from the edge of the bed. Please note that the wheelchair brake should be secured and the footrest should be lifted to avoid danger. (as shown in the figure).
• The patient holds the opposite armrest of the wheelchair with the healthy-side hand, stands on the unaffected-side foot, turns around and slowly sits on the wheelchair.
• Put down the footrest and place the patient's lower limbs in a comfortable position.

Transfer from wheelchair to bed

• Move the wheelchair to the bed on the healthy side at a 45° angle from the edge of the bed, lock the brakes, lift the footrest, with the feet on the floor.
• The patient moves his/her hips and sits in the front 1/3 of the wheelchair.
• Hold the edge of the bed with the healthy-side hand, stand on the healthy-side foot, turn around and slowly sit back on the bed.

Precautions

• Before using the wheelchair, check whether the brake can be fixed, whether the screw is loose, etc.
• Pay attention to the tube (e.g., urinary catheter, IV drip) and avoid tugging during movement.
• If the knee joint cannot bend due to plaster, please use an orthopedic wheelchair (for knee extension).