Patient measurement instructions

Steps

  1. Find widest part of patient (normally shoulders or hip area)
  2. Measure from edge of bed to one side of patient (A)
  3. Measure from edge of bed to patient on other side (B)
  4. Measure the overall bed width (C)

Measurements (in cm)

If patient is to one side of the bed, enter 0 below

A:cm

B: cm

C: cm
Patient width is x cm

This width and the patients weight will be important information when handing your patient over for transfer to ensure the appropriate asset is sent, thank you for your support