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Chapter 16:Transfers

TermDefinition
Contraindication Situations in which something is not indicated, inappropriate, or potentially dangerous.
Full Weight-Bearing (FWB) The ability to stand on both legs
Gait Belt Assistive and safety device used to transfer or ambulate patients who need help.
Manual Patient Handling Moving a patient by hand or bodily force, including pushing, pulling, carrying etc.
Mechanical Lift Used to transfer dependent or heavy patients from one surface to another.
Nonweight-Bearing (NWB) Unable to stand on or walk on one or both legs.
Paralysis (Inability to move) of any extremity
Paresis Weakness of a extremity
Partial Weight-Bearing (PWB) Unable to bear full weight on one or both legs.
Pivot When the patient is standing, (pivot) turn the body as one unit to transfer.
Sitting (lateral) transfer The patient sits throughout the transfer, such as when a sliding board is used.
Sliding Board A plastic or wooden board about two feet long that has a slippery surface. It is used mainly for sitting (lateral) transfer
Standing Transfer The patient stands during the transfer with the help of one or two nursing assistants.
Weight Bearing (WB) The ability to stand on one or both legs.
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