During a transfer of a large patient from dialysis chair to gurney, which method did the team decide to use, with assistance from an additional staff member?

• A. Superman method
• B. Simple drawsheet method
• C. Log roll method
• D. Pivot transfer method

Answer: (A)

The main idea is moving a large patient safely by sharing the load and keeping the transfer controlled. The Superman method uses two staff members standing on opposite sides of the patient, lifting together to move the patient in a coordinated, joined motion. This distributes weight evenly, reduces strain on any one caregiver, and helps maintain balance and alignment as the patient is slid onto the gurney. An extra staff member helps guide the gurney and stabilize the patient’s torso during the transfer, which enhances safety in a confined space and with a heavy patient. Other techniques either involve dragging, which increases skin shear and effort; rolling, which is for repositioning rather than a short-distance transfer; or pivoting, which can be hard to execute safely in a tight area. The Superman method with an additional helper is the safest, most controllable option for moving a large patient from a dialysis chair to a gurney.