Patient measurement instructions
Steps
- Find widest part of patient (normally shoulders or hip area)
- Measure from edge of bed to one side of patient (A)
- Measure from edge of bed to patient on other side (B)
- 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