What is a Gait Belt?

A gait belt is a tool that is used to help nurses and clinicians transfer patients, such as from a bed to a chair. Gait belts can also be used to help hold someone up while they walk if they are too weak to walk on their own. The gait belt helps nurses provide support and decreases the risk of back injury for nurses while transfering patients.

Product Features & Benefits

ASP Medical’s Gait Belt is an excellent tool for safely transferring your patient to and from their bed, chair, or wheelchair. This product reduces the risk of patient falls and injuries, while also decreasing the chance of back pain for the caregiver. This Gait Belt features a quick-release metal buckle and durable design to efficiently support and stabilize patients. Product is constructed of 2″ wide, heavy duty cotton webbing that will not stretch or snap during use and is available in a variety of colors and different lengths. Be sure to measure the wearer’s waist to determine size prior to ordering.

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Gait Belt

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Description

  • An excellent tool for safely transferring your patient to and from their bed, chair, or wheelchair
  • Reduces the risk of patient falls and injuries, while decreasing the chance of caregiver back pains
  • Features a quick-release metal buckle
  • Durable design to efficiently support and stabilize patients
  • Constructed of 2″ wide, heavy duty cotton webbing that will not stretch or snap during use
  • Available in a variety of colors and different lengths
  • Measure waist to determine size
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BELT, 54" GAIT, NATURAL W/ BLUE & RED STRIPE, 100% COTTON - 1EA/BG, 100BG/CSGBANS54

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