Posted By martinw Guys this is very, very specific but I hope that someone can help. How do you get a supine patient from a bed to an operating theatre table with a Wilson's frame into a prone position without lifting them, without using an Ander lift which has been found to be unsatisfactory in this instance? Manual handling query but really specific! Any help gratefully received.

Posted By martinw I know Ian request for info is from an operating theatre manager who is an nurse and an ODP and has 20+ years experience in theatres. Tried manufacturers, reps, tried research from reknowned centres of spinal surgery/theatres excellence such as Stoke Mandeville and Stanmore, but still have the manual handling nightmare in that no-one has devised specific manual handling training and instruction specific to this problem. That's what is being sought here - some method which overcomes the need to physically lift, or effectively combines minimisation of lifting with mechanical aid. Trying to stop theatre staff hurting their backs, shoulders and necks etc.

Posted By martinw Appreciate it Ian. Unfortunately I am told that the Jackson table is much the same as the Ander lift which has already been tried and found not to be acceptable for the job in hand in this instance. So I do really appreciate it but other info is hopefully sought...... Martin

Posted By martinw Thanks Colin I will look into that, ta very much. Martin