To get the patient into a seated position, roll the patient onto the same side as the wheelchair.
Allow the patient to sit for a few moments, in case the patient feels dizzy when first sitting up.
Put one of your arms under the patient's shoulders and one behind the knees. Bend your knees.
Swing the patient's feet off the edge of the bed and use the momentum to help the patient into a sitting position.
Move the patient to the edge of the bed and lower the bed so the patient's feet are touching the ground.