[to] increase safety and assist patients in transferring on and off, positioning or repositioning their bodies, and maintaining static position.” See ANSI/AAMI HE 75, section 16.4.6....
Search Results "Patient in Seated Position"
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Supports (M301.3, M302.3, and M305.2)
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Transfer Supports (M301.3.1, M302.3.1, and M305.2)
M305.2.1 would require the transfer supports to be located within reach of the transfer surface and not obstruct transfer onto the surface when in position....
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Location and Size
The side rails can also be relocated along the table surface (from foot-end to head-end) for patients to position or reposition their bodies, and to maintain static positions....
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Height
in a supine, prone, or side-lying position, and diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position....
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Cross Section of Gripping Surfaces
The Access Board is considering whether the above cross section dimensions would be appropriate for the gripping surfaces of transfer supports on diagnostic equipment used by patients in...
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Clearances Around Gripping Surfaces
The Access Board is considering whether 1½ inches minimum clearance around the gripping surface would be appropriate for transfer supports on diagnostic equipment used by patients in a supine...
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Armrests (M302.3.2)
M302.3.2 would require armrests to be provided on diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position....
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Head and Back Support (M301.3.3 and M302.3.3)
Where diagnostic equipment used by patients in a supine, prone, or side-lying position, and diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position can be adjusted to reclined positions...
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Positioning Supports Considered
patients in a supine, prone or side-lying position, and diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position that can be adjusted to a reclined position....
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Lift Compatibility (M301.4 and M302.4)
M301.4 and M302.4 would require diagnostic equipment used by patients in a supine, prone, or sidelying position, and diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position to be usable...
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Clearance in Base (M301.4.1 and M302.4.1)
Clearance in the base of the equipment allows the legs of a portable floor lift to fit under the base of the equipment. The clearance can be an open area between the supporting posts...
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Clearance Around Base (M301.4.2 and M302.4.2)
Clearance around the base of the equipment allows the legs of a portable floor lift to straddle the base. This option accommodates equipment with solid base enclosures that sit on or...
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Overhead Lifts
The technical criteria do not address overhead lifts that are usually mounted on the ceiling and operate on tracks suspended over the diagnostic equipment because the configuration...
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5.1 Transfer Surface Height Recommendations
The height provision is the same for MDE used by patients in supine, prone, or side-lying positions (M301) and patients in seated positions (M302)....
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5.1.1 Transfer Surface Height Adjustability Recommendation for M301 and M302
Adjustable height MDE, such as exam tables, imaging tables and chairs, will make it possible to position the transfer surface near the height of the seat of the mobility device....
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5.1.2 Transfer Surface High Height Recommendations for M301 and M302
Seat heights for males were typically higher than for females....
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5.1.3 Transfer Surface Low Height Options for M301 and M302
5.1.3 Transfer Surface Low Height Options for M301 and M302 The Committee did not agree on a final low height recommendation. Rationale for final recommendation (more detail...
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5.1.4 Transfer Surface Height Measurement for M301 and M302
Rationale for final recommendation Having an accessible transfer surface height is critical to facilitate independent patient transfers to equipment used by patients both in a supine,...
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5.2.2 Transfer Surface Size Recommendations for M302
5.2.2 Transfer Surface Size Recommendations for M302 Description: The transfer surface is the part of the diagnostic equipment onto which patients who use mobility devices or aids transfer...
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5.2.2.1 Transfer Surface Width Recommendations for M302
Transfer Surface Width Recommendations for M302 The Committee recommends 21 inches for the minimum width of the transfer surface of examination chairs and other equipment primarily used by patients...
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5.2.2.2 Transfer Surface Depth Recommendation for M302
5.2.2.2 Transfer Surface Depth Recommendation for M302 The Committee recommends a minimum depth requirement of 17 inches for equipment used by patients in seated positions....
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5.2.3 Transfer Surface Measurement Recommendation for M301 and M302
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....
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5.3 Transfer Sides Recommendations
5.3 Transfer Sides Recommendations
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5.3.1 Permitted Obstructions to Transfer Sides for M301 and M302
shower seat....