- A sliding board is a piece of equipment that can be used if a person is not able to use their legs to complete a transfer between surfaces or if a standing transfer is not safe to perform. The board is used to make a solid “bridge” between the two surfaces that a person can slide across to transfer between them.
- Provides patients with supportive comfort and pressure during surgical procedures, conforming to their body shape and distributing their body weight evenly
- Create a safe, secure environment for anesthesia procedures, promoting healthy breathing patterns and preventing restricted airways
- Help restrict unwanted movement of the patient, gel positioners keep the surgical site stationary for ensured safety
- Facilitate easier handling and manipulation for medical staff during pre-op procedures, surgery, and post-op examinations