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The Livingston Products, Inc. GlideBoard™ Model 801 dramatically reduces the trauma and strain of sliding a patient from bed to cot or other lateral patient transfers.

With a 350-pound capacity and the ability to fold for compact storage the GlideBoard™ provides an essential and convenient capability to the medical professional. Patients can now be transferred without the strain of lifting or the risk of injury to patient or medical professional.

   Better for the Patient — Reduced trauma

• Smooth slide surface eliminates lift and drop action at bed to cot transition;

• Both Medical Professional s can pull the patient on to the cot at the same time, reducing the potential for injury from twisting actions to the patient;

• For patients with obvious serious injuries, one Medical Professional can concentrate on the injury during the patient’s lateral transfer.

 Better for the Medical Professional — Reduced strain

• Medical Professional not required to kneel on the bed to lift the patient for transfer.

• Dramatic reduction in the required lateral pulling force.

• Push-Pull action of Medical Professional’s hands on GlideBoard & sheet utilize arm strength, not back muscles.

• GlideBoard eliminates lifting and greatly reduces the potential for back injuries.

  Features

• Corrosion proof plastic;
• Easily immersed in cleaning or disinfectant solutions;
• Folds for easy storage in limited space.
• May be stored under cot pad.
• High friction inserts on bottom of slide surface assist in keeping the GlideBoard in place during patient transfer.
• High strength with #350 capacity.
• Use 2 boards for #600 capacity;
• Handle slot for ease in carrying;
• One year limited warranty ;

Recommended  Operation

• Clean with water or mild disinfectant.
• Operating temperature range: 10 to 120ºF (-12 to 49ºC).
• The GlideBoard is not intended for, and should not be used as a backboard.
• If the hinge is damaged, the GlideBoard should be replaced.
• For use by trained medical personnel only.

NOTE: Do not store the GlideBoard in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Allow it to cool to the touch prior to use.

You may download the GlideBoard™ Model 801 specification from the E.M.T. Products support page.

A product evaluation form may also be downloaded from the support page or printed from a PDF viewer.

Glide Board Purchase Price: $325.00 (excludes shipping).  Quantity pricing is available.

Purchase today by contacting LPI (847-808-0900) or use the order form available from the navigation bar.