Hospital Direct Eezi-Transfer Lateral Transfer Board

Designed with rounded handles and edges for effortless manoeuvrability, the Hospital Direct Eezi-Transfer Lateral Transfer Board makes positioning under a patient easier for health professionals and less intrusive for the patient. Suitable for almost any manual supine lateral transfer situation, the Hospital Direct Lateral Transfer Board boasts an impressive safe working load of 78st (500kg), making the challenge of a lateral transfer easier, safer and more comfortable for both patient and staff.

What's Included?

• 1 x Transfer Board

Features and Benefits of the Hospital Direct Transfer Board

• Designed to bridge a gap between two lying surfaces (e.g. transfer from a trolley to a bed)
• Features six handholds for easy handling during manual transfers
• Rounded handles and edges for improved manoeuvrability
• Allows for safe and easy transfer with gradual small movements
• Offers comfortability and ease of transfer for patients
• Reduces risk of injury associated with lateral transfers 
• Unrivalled safe working load of 78st (500kg)
• Lightweight, shatter-proof and durable providing excellent longevity
• Corrosion-resistant and easy to sterilise and wipe clean
• Requires minimal storage space for convenience
• Constructed with HDPE material that boasts a high strength-to-density ratio
• Fully recyclable material for added sustainability

Using the Hospital Direct Lateral Transfer Board

Manually transferring a patient between two lying surfaces can be challenging, which is why Hospital Direct has created a Lateral Transfer Board to support healthcare professionals with this daily necessity. Designed to bridge a gap between two lying surfaces, the Hospital Direct Transfer Board helps to make the procedure of transferring a patient from one surface to another easier and safer.

Is the Lateral Transfer Board Easy to Use?

Lateral transfers pose a risk of injury to both the patient and the caregiver because the forces needed to complete the transfer are high. The Eezi-Transfer Board facilitates appropriate patient handling to reduce the risk of common musculoskeletal injuries to the caregiver associated with this procedure, including damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, bursae and joints. Using the Hospital Direct Transfer Board also reduces the risk for patient injuries including falls, fractures, bruises and skin tears.   

Where Can the Lateral Transfer Board be Used?

Ideal for a range of environments and situations, the Hospital Direct Lateral Transfer Board is suitable for any scenario that requires frequent lateral transfers, including:

• Transferring patients from a bed to a stretcher
• Transferring patients from  a bed to a hospital cart
• Transferring patients who have difficulty weight-bearing
• Almost any supine transfer situation
• Ideal for obese patients with high working load of up to 78st (500kg)

Technical Specifications

• Material: 100% HDPE
• Dimensions: 173 x 61 x 0.6cm (68 x 24 x 0.25 inches)
• Weight: 6kg
• Safe Working Load: 78st (500kg)