Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.2.3 Transfer Surface Measurement Recommendation for M301 and M302

Description: The transfer surface size standard has two components: width and depth. The transfer surface dimensions do not include headrests, footrests, or similar supports for body extremities that do not support the patient’s overall body position.

The Committee recommends measuring the transfer surface from the center-point of each side of the transfer surface.

Figure 5.2.3 below indicates how these width and depth dimensions are measured for MDE used by patients in supine, prone, or side-lying positions (M301) and the seated position (M302)

Figure 5.2.3 Measurement of Depth and Width from Center-Point of Transfer Surface Sides
(SOURCE: Midmark Corporation)