Samarit Patglide Transfer Board

Lateral transfers are one of the most difficult manoeuvres those working in healthcare face, and it is important to always use the right equipment that makes patient handling safe and comfortable for both the patient and staff. The Samarit Patglide Transfer Board is a lightweight, unbreakable, shatter-proof HDPE board that allows staff to perform secure and effortless lateral transfers.

Key Features of the Patglide Transfer Board

• Designed to bridge a gap between two lying surfaces and transfer the patient across
• Allows staff to perform lateral transfers easily and effortlessly
• Virtually unbreakable and shatter-proof for durability
• Non-toxic, guaranteed to release no toxic fumes should a fire occur
• X-Ray permeable and acid resistant for greater convenience
• High glide surface at the front and safety strips at the back
• Flexible enough to be suitable for insitting transfers
• Weighs only 3.5kg for easy handling
• Dimensions (LxW): 152 x 63cm

How to Use the Samarit Patglide Transfer Board

This Samarit Transfer Board is made from superb materials that make it both lightweight, virtually unbreakable and highly slippy, enabling safe and easy lateral transfers. Moreover, it is flexible enough to assist with insitting transfers as well, which is ideal for situations where patients are unable to lie flat (e.g. due to breathing difficulties). Watch the video below for a demonstration of an in-bed sitting transfer.

Common Areas of Use

The Patglide Transfer Board is designed to bridge a gap between two lying surfaces and help to transfer the patient from one to the other. This makes it ideal for all areas of healthcare where lateral transfers and frequent or probable, while you can also find it in:

• Emergency services
• Hospices
• Nursing home
• Care homes