The person may sit in fully supported seating, but only for a few minutes to avoid fatigue.
Full seating support with cushions focuses on vertical posture.
- A pressure care cushion provides stability and protects bony prominences. The cushion must be held in place with a pelvic positioning strap to keep the pelvis in a neutral position.
- Cushions provide support for the natural curves in the back, lumbar and cervical lordosis.
- Adjust the foot rest height so the ankles are bent to prevent "foot drop".
A regular schedule helps pull all the needed staff members and supplies together.
There is a natural tendency to skip this transfer because it takes two people and is difficult. The importance of the need to get out of bed usually becomes apparent in the following hours and is expressed by agitation and discomfort. When staff members have skipped out on making the transfer, the person should not pay for their behaviour by being over sedated.