Banana Board - PRIME - Seated Transfer Board

Product Information

It is NOT designed for lifting but is used for seated patient transfers by bridging a small gap, say between wheelchair and bed or wheelchair to toilet etc. We offer a variety of other transfer board too, some including lateral boards, which are used by healthcare professional to transfers a person whilst they are lying down.

These Satin ‘SIBA™ Sheets’ for In-Bed Management are the worlds only 2-way base sheet that allows for squab extentions; so individuals on longer mattresses can recieve the comfort and care they need.Before using a product like this, carers need to know not only how to position themselves correctly but also a safe technique, as bad posture and poor technique during these types of manoeuvre can lead to back pain or injury. The aim of this factsheet is to provide information about accessories for standard beds and beds with special features that are available to help people with specific difficulties or their carers. They are useful for someone who can semi-stand or who can use a board as a bridge (but finds it difficult to turn, step or adjust his/her feet) to transfer directly from bed to chair. For information about choosing a standard, extra long or extra wide bed, contact the National Bed Federation (NBF).

Designed for use with the Transfer Glide Sheet, this Lateral Transfer Slide enables easy transfers between beds, trolleys, tables and treatment couches. However, great care must be taken when washing, and the fleece must be regularly brushed so that the fibres do not become matted. These are powered devices that attach to the bed frame and require the user to sit on the edge of the bed with his/her feet on the floor in front of the device. They work on the principle of a platform that raises through an arc of 90°, lifting the legs of the user to a position just beyond the horizontal, level with the mattress. Length and Weight Capacity: Consider the length of the banana board to ensure it provides adequate support for the transfer distance.Also, check the weight capacity to accommodate the individual’s body weight during transfers safely. Making this adjustment can be very hazardous, as the foot end of the bed needs to be lifted and lowered manually. A non-slip or textured surface helps to maintain a secure grip, preventing slipping or sliding during transfers. Most consist of a sheet or pad with a stitched-in sensitive electrode, which is placed underneath a draw sheet.

Whether they need to bridge the gap between chairs, wheelchairs, beds or car seats, the Transfer Board Slide makes slide board transfers much easier. Some people use the crook neck of a walking stick or a looped webbing strap to perform the same task. These are made of a length of material which has either been stitched to form a continuous roller or is folded in a similar way so that the slippery material on the surfaces inside will easily slide against each other. The Banana Board Prime Seated Transfer Board takes on the features of the patented Q2 Board but is slightly smaller to appeal to the general population and paediatric market.Please note that the Transfer Board isn't limited to this, and can be used in most situations where a wheelchair user needs to transfer from one surface to another. Users need to have enough strength in their legs to push against it to prevent them from sliding down the bed or to enable them to re-position themselves. Tapered edges will also slip underneath the patient easily, helping to minimise stress and effort level during the transfer.

Comfort and sleeping well are essential not only for the well-being of a person, but also because, for some people, they may mean the difference between being able or unable to carry out activities independently. Our consultations have no strings attached and will never encourage you to purchase items that aren't right for you. Safe and Secure Transfers: Banana boards provide a stable platform for transferring individuals, reducing the risk of falls or injuries during the transfer process. This sliding transfer board is one of our most popular, and can help a person move from one surface to another; for example, from a bed to wheelchair, chair to toilet, wheelchair into care. For example, if your only need is that your bed is too low which makes it difficult for you to stand up, you may receive advice on alternative ways of solving the problem instead of direct help.Ensure that there is no risk of entrapment within the rail, at either end of the rail or between the rail and the mattress. The Banana Board Prime Seated Transfer Board is designed to assist in the seated transfer of a patient between two surfaces. For further details on variable posture beds, grab rails and lifting poles, see section ‘For people who need help to sit up or lie down in bed’. The patented universal design of this seated transfer board make it ideal for use by children, adults and bariatric patients. Handling belts are used to help guide the person whilst he/she is standing up or sliding across a board and to help give the person more confidence.