The RS1 Patient Turner is a compact standing and pivot transfer aid designed for users who are weight-bearing and have good upper-body strength. Featuring a height-adjustable ergonomic multi-grip hand... read more
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Description
Description
RS1 Patient Turner
The RS1 Patient Turner is a compact standing and transfer aid designed to make transfers safer, smoother and more comfortable for people who are weight-bearing and have good upper-body strength.
By allowing the user to stand and pivot between seated surfaces, the RS1 can support greater independence during transfers while helping reduce physical strain for both the user and caregiver. The user pulls on the sturdy handlebar to rise into a standing position before completing a controlled turning movement between suitable surfaces such as chairs, beds and other seating areas.
The RS1 combines an adjustable multi-grip handlebar, padded lower-leg supports and a slip-resistant turning disc in a straightforward design intended for everyday moving and handling applications.
Designed for Safer Stand-and-Pivot Transfers
The RS1 is designed specifically to assist people who can bear weight through their legs and have sufficient upper-body strength to participate actively in the transfer.
The user pulls against the handlebar to move into a standing position before pivoting between nearby seated surfaces. This can provide a more controlled transfer than unsupported standing and turning.
Typical transfers may include movement between:
- Bed and chair
- Chair and wheelchair
- Different seated surfaces
- Other appropriate transfer locations
The user's suitability for a standing transfer aid should always be individually assessed.
Ergonomic Multi-Grip Handlebar
The RS1 features an ergonomically angled multi-grip handlebar.
Urathon states that the handlebar has been designed to support the natural “nose over toe” standing motion, encouraging appropriate positioning and balance as the user rises. The multiple hand positions can also give users more choice over where they grip the support during the standing and turning process.
Height Adjustable Handle
The main handle is height adjustable, allowing the transfer aid to be configured more appropriately for different users.
Correct handle positioning is important because the user relies on the bar when rising into the standing position.
Adjustable Padded Lower Leg Supports
For additional support and comfort, the RS1 incorporates padded lower-leg supports.
These supports can be adjusted in:
- Width
- Angle
- Height
This enables the leg support position to be tailored more closely to the individual user and helps provide stability during the standing and pivoting movement.
Height Adjustable Knee Pads
The product feature list also identifies the knee pads as height adjustable, supporting more individualised positioning during transfers.
Slip-Resistant Turning Disc
The RS1 incorporates a slip-resistant turning disc at the base.
This allows the user and caregiver to perform a controlled pivot once the user has moved into the required standing position. The catalogue image shows textured foot-contact areas on the circular platform, intended to provide secure positioning while the transfer takes place.
Easy to Use and Manoeuvre
Its compact footprint can make it practical for transfers between nearby surfaces where a larger lifting device may not be required for an appropriately assessed user.
150 kg Maximum User Weight
The RS1 has a manufacturer-specified maximum weight of 150 kg, equivalent to approximately 23.6 stone.
The maximum user weight must not be exceeded, and weight capacity alone does not determine suitability. The individual must also have the functional ability required to use a standing and turning aid safely.
Compact Dimensions
The RS1 has compact overall dimensions of:
Length: 472 mm
Width: 475 mm
Height: 914 mm
It also incorporates 75 mm castors.
These relatively compact dimensions can be useful in bedrooms, care settings and other environments where space around the transfer area may be limited.
Designed to Encourage Active Participation
Unlike a passive hoist, the RS1 relies on the user actively participating in the transfer. For an appropriate user, this can help maintain involvement in the standing and transfer process while providing additional support and control.
Key features
- Standing and pivot transfer aid
- Designed for weight-bearing users
- Suitable for users with good upper-body strength
- Helps make transfers safer and smoother
- Can support greater independence
Specification
- Length: 472 mm
- Width: 475 mm
- Height: 914 mm
- Castor size: 75 mm
- Maximum user weight: 150 kg / approx. 23.6 stone