Etac Immedia Butterfly Patient Transfer Board
Designed to bridge short gaps during seated transfers, the Etac Immedia Butterfly Patient Transfer Board is a wide and stable positioning aid. This board can be purchased on its own or with an Etac GlideWing for additional sliding function. It includes a low-friction surface for easy movement, plus ergonomic cut-outs to fit into the grooves of a wheelchair.
What's Included?
Key Features and Benefits
- Cut outs allow good positioning against a wheelchair
- Non-slip pads on underside for optimal stability
- Optional GlideWing provides additional sliding function
Who Can Use the Etac Butterfly Transfer Board?
This product is designed for use in acute, long-term and home care environments. It is intended for manual handling a patient with good seated balance. The board is perfect for wheelchair users, due to the cut-outs that fit into their grooves.
How Does the Immedia Butterfly Work?
The glide board is designed to bridge shorter gaps when performing seated transfers, featuring a low-friction upper surface to enable the user to transfer independently or with assistance. It can be used to move to and from a bed, wheelchair, shower chair and more. See the images below for a visual example of how the board works.
Which Options are Available?
If you feel that you may need additional support to transfer your patient, you may want to opt for a transfer board with a GlideWing. Take a look at the different options below, and select your preferred version from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
- Single Etac Butterfly Transfer Board
- Etac Butterfly Transfer Board with Large GlideWing
- Etac Butterfly Transfer Board with Extra Large GlideWing
Please see below for more information on the Butterfly GlideWing.
Why Might I Need a Butterfly GlideWing?
The Butterfly Board can be used with the GlideWing, by simply mounting it on the board. The GlideWing moves along the board to provide an additional sliding function. You can find a single GlideWing here.
Technical Specifications
- Max. User Weight: 250kg
- Transfer Board Weight: 1.93kg
- Transfer Board Dimensions: 66 x 33cm
- Large GlideWing Dimensions: 35 x 40cm
- Extra Large GlideWing Dimensions: 35 x 47.5cm
Washing Instructions
This product can be cleaned with soapy water or disinfectant.
