Question 1

What size gait belt should i buy

Accepted Answer

HOW TO MEASURE FOR AND APPLY THE GAIT TRANSFER BELT
MEASURE AROUND THE WAIST
SMALL	48” (121.9 cm)
MEDIUM	54” (137.1 cm)
LARGE	60” (152.4 cm)
X-LARGE	72” (182.88 cm)
2X-LARGE	100” (254 cm)
MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Measure around the waist

Question 2

Would this work for a paralyzed patient? I am currently lifting her from the wheelchair to the toilet but it is really straining my back.

Accepted Answer

No. You should use a Hoyer-Lift with someone who is paralyzed, for your safety and theirs. I would never use a gait belt for this use unless you’re extremely strong and can get behind the person for lifting. This isn’t easy when getting the person out of a chair or off of the toilet, you have to stand on the side and can only use one hand for lifting in these instances. There may be other methods that I’m not familiar with. Worth looking into or asking the patients physician.

Question 3

How many inches extra should the belt be in addition to waist size?

Accepted Answer

It’s really a matter of taste since the belt has a device that bites into the material.  Once you fasten it, it’s not coming loose until you want it to.  But as a general guide line, I would suggest three inches past the connection point.

Question 4

Does this belt have the metal teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has metal teeth. It is a nice heavy belt but the buckle is almost too narrow for the strap and must be worked in.

ASIN	B07X6S88KQ
Best Sellers Rank	#208,989 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health )
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Date First Available	1 September 2019
Department	mens
Manufacturer	COW&COW

COW&COW Transfer and Gait Belt for Caregiver Nurse Physical Therapist 2 inch with Metal Buckle

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