Safely transfer a patient with a sliding board or banana board
A patient transfer device transfers patients safely from one sitting surface to another. A patient transfer device like a banana board or Sit to Stand hoist is lightweight and can be used in the following situations; Transfers from bed to wheelchair or wheelchair to carseat, seat, commode, or toilet. A sliding board or banana board has a low friction, sliding surface to allow easy movement for a seated patient transfer across similar height surfaces and gaps. A banana board transfer is a curved sliding board, that allows more room for the legs to position.