2007-03-18 09:54:07 · 13 answers · asked by Winter 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Place it on the side where the patient can best grab it, if they're able. That way they can help. If they aren't able to help, get a transfer board and place the wheelchair on the side where YOU are most comfortable. I'm right handed so I place the chair on the left side so I can push off my stronger right leg and arm. :)
2007-03-18 10:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the wheel chair facing the head of the bed with the patient's strong side next to the bed. So if the patient is stronger on the right side, put the wheelchair on the left side of the bed.
2007-03-18 09:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the patient. Have they had a stroke, do they have weakness on one side or the other? If yes you put the wheelchair on the weak side of the pateint.The chair would go to the side between the bed and the weak side of the patient. Then you can piviot the patient into the bed with the help of their good side (leg) .
2007-03-18 10:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
UM.... does the patient has a disability that put them into the wheelchair.. what side of the body do they have the most/least mobility in???? I'm not sure how to answer.... where is the bed....:-?? scratches her head.. after 10 years of nursing.. 4 years premed BS biology/chemistry... I'm sorry cannot answer with what you have given.... as close to the bed as possible... I guess... parallel to the bed.. with foot pedals removed and locked...:-??/
2007-03-18 09:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by jane d 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Which ever side gives you the most room to work with the patient. That's usually the side closes to the door.
2007-03-18 09:57:38 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same side as thier strongest side of their body. If the right is weak, put it too the left you always wanna place it so you drag the bad and use the good right next to the chair.
2007-03-18 14:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by steelgal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The patients weakest side needs to be closests to the bed.
2007-03-18 10:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever side is more comfortable. I used to put it to the patients right side so I would pivot left. As I am left handed. Make sure you have support so you don't hurt them.
2007-03-18 09:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by JennTarbox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The right side is usually the favored side, but it really depends on the strength of the person(s) doing the lifting.
2007-03-20 05:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Angie T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does'nt go on it's side it sits on it's wheels otherwise the patient would get a spoke up their ****
2007-03-18 10:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋