1-C-1: Patient Transfer Flashcards
What are the proper body mechanics for lifting?
Stand with feet separated for a wide base, with one foot in front of the other. Keep the weight close to yourself. Use knees and hips to bend, not the waist. Use leg muscles instead of back. Avoid twisting and bending sideways when holding weight.
How should a patient be transferred from a wheelchair?
Place the wheelchair parallel to the table with wheels locked and footrests out of the way. Keep the patient’s feet together. The lifter should face the patient and place their feet on either side of the patient’s feet.
What should a patient do during a wheelchair transfer?
The patient should hold onto the lifter’s shoulders while the lifter holds the patient under their arms. The patient must not hold the lifter’s neck.
What is the lifting technique for transferring a patient to a treatment table?
The lifter bends at the knees and hips while lifting the patient and turning them until seated on the treatment table.
How should a patient be assisted to lie down?
Place one arm under the patient’s shoulders and the other under the knees, then turn the patient until they are supine.
What is the procedure for stretcher transfers?
Two or more lifters should transfer the patient. Place the stretcher at the same height as the treatment table and lower the side rails.
How can the risk of injury be reduced during stretcher transfers?
Use a sheet and sliding board. Roll the patient away and place the board underneath the sheet under the patient.
What should be done after rolling the patient onto the board?
Pull the board and patient to the treatment table and remove the board to avoid obstructing the radiation beam.
What should lifters do if rolling the patient is not ideal?
More lifters can be used to support the patient’s head, hips, shoulders, and feet while lifting with a sheet.
What is important when walking a patient into the treatment room?
Walk close to the patient to prevent falls in case they lose balance or trip.
What should be used if a patient requires assistance?
Use a wheelchair to prevent a fall.
What safety measures can be taken when a patient is on the patient support assembly (PSA)?
Safety straps may be used to keep the patient in place and to prevent a fall.
