Lateral Transfer

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1) Start with SlideTube Under Patient

Start with half the SlideTube under the patient’s spine and the other half on the second bed

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2) Place Hands on the Long Bones

On the pushing side, place your hands on the femur and the humerus

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3) Grab the Drawsheet

Using good body mechanics, grab the drawsheet from the pulling side.

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4) Initiate Lateral Transfer

On the pulling side, make sure to secure the patient.