dependent lifts

Question 1

what is a no-lift facility

Answer 1

used to protect workers form injury
mechanical lift used, not manual
if a fall happens 911 or EMS is called

Question 2

transfer techniques to the floor

Answer 2

side-lunge position
tripod (lateral approach)
push-up (requires large UE strength)

Question 3

risks to perform dependent lift manually (no equipment)

Answer 3

increased injury to pt or lifter
hard to maintain proper lift technique
pt may be unable to assist in making it dependent lift

Question 4

benefits to perform dependent lift manually (no equipment)

Answer 4

no equipment needed

Question 5

mechanical lift benefits x2

Answer 5

protects workers from injury
enables persons w difficult situations to be moved/transported

Question 6

mechanical lift risks x6

Answer 6

can be dangerous if not set-up right
doesn’t allow the pt to improve strength or mobility
unless family training is involved, its not considered skill or billable
large equipment
hard to store
electronic lifts may fail if not charged

Question 7

indications for mechanical lift x5

Answer 7

early SCI
sacral wounds
severe orthostatic hypotension
hip/spinal precautions
obesity (immobility 2ndary to weight)

Question 8

universal slings

Answer 8

u-slings, wrap legs

Question 9

hammock slings

Answer 9

full body sings w buttock opening

Question 10

T/F: attaching shorter straps towards the head & longer straps towards the legs achieves a semi-upright position

Answer 10

TRUE!

Question 11

T/F: Crossing the leg straps through each other so that they attach on opposite sides helps create security

Answer 11

true