Patient Transport

Question 1

Transportation devices

Answer 1

. Stretchers (gurneys)
. Hospital Bed
. Cribs and Isolates
. Wheelchairs

Question 2

what should be
provided for warmth
and privacy?

Answer 2

Blankets should be
provided for warmth
and privacy

Question 3

How should the head be positioned?

Answer 3

The head should be
raised or lowered into
a position of comfort
unless
contraindicated

Question 4

Patient Transport To OR Technique

Answer 4

– The side rails are in
the upright and secure
position
– The safety belt is
secured (if any)
– Wheels are in the
correct position
– Patient transported
slowly feet first
– Patient should enter
the elevator head first
and exit feet first
– Hospital elevators
have 2 openings
– All parts of the
patient’s body are
within the guard rails
– Never leave the
patient unattended

Question 5

Patients who are not
heavily sedated:

Answer 5

. may move under their own
effort onto the OR
table
. Stretcher should be
placed beside the
table and in a locked
position
. At least 4 personnel is
required to transfer a
sedated patient
. Use of a draw sheet
may be helpful
. Safety strap should
be placed 2 inches
above the knee

Question 6

Patient Possessions

Answer 6

. All jewelry should be removed prior to surgery
– If a ring is allowed, it should be taped to the hand
. Dentures, prostheses, and implants removed
– Labeled and placed with patient possessions
– Includes wigs and hairpins
–* eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures may be
allowed to wear in the OR prior to induction of
anesthesia
. Once collected:
– Give to family
members
– Lock in the
hospital safe
. Nail polish should
be removed to
better measure
blood oxygen
saturation