Samarit Transglide Lateral Transfer Board

Transferring a person from one surface to another, be it in emergency situations or elderly care, needs to be a safe and comfortable experience for both the carer and the patient. The Samarit Transglide Lateral Transfer Board is an interestingly shaped lateral board that ensures easy transfers, due to its smooth surface, functional design and exceptionally light weight.

Key Features of the Samarit Transglide Board

• Allows staff to perform lateral transfers easily and effortlessly
• Smooth surface, easy lines and light weight for safe use
• Shatterproof, easy to clean, non-toxic, anti-static, radiolucent and acid-resistant
• Shaped to easily bridge a gap between two lying surfaces
• Weighs only 3.5kg
• Dimensions (WxL): 65 x 170cm

Comfortable for the Carer and Patient

The Samarit Transglide Lateral Transfer Board has an interesting shape, which means that it fits around a person much better than a conventional transfer board, while its low profile also makes it easier to put under a patient and remove. Its ultra low weight, high glide surface and back safety strips make it comfortable for the carers as well as the patient. Watch the video below to learn how to perform a surface-to-surface transfer.

Using the Samarit Transglide Lateral Transfer Board

This Lateral Transfer Board is designed to bridge a gap between two lying surfaces and transfer a patient across from one to the other with little effort. This is useful in all areas of healthcare where lateral transfers are frequent or probable, from emergency services to hospices and nursing homes.