WEEK 4: Safe Patient Handling and Transfers Flashcards
Define the basic principles of patient transferring
- Use proper body mechanics
- Safe patient handling techniques increase level of independence for the patient
- Teach proper body mechanics and use of equipment
- Knows patients movement ability
- Simple language and patient choice
Which health care setting has the highest rate of injury and illness
Independent health care setting
How do organizations ensure safe lifting policies?
By implementing “no lift” policies and instead provide lift devices to aide
What are some safety guidelines for patient lifts/transfer?
- Determine a pt’s level of sensory perception
- Know pt’s vulnerability to hazards
- Asses pt’s fears if any are present
- Know factors of bed entrapment
What is the correlation with mobility and hospitals?
In hospital low mobility accounts for immediate and 1-month posthospitalization functional decline
Why do we use compression (elastic) stockings?
Used to reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Reduces blood stasis and venous wall injury
- Promotes blood circulation
Do compression socks require a prescription and why?
Yes, they do because these should be applied to anyone diabetic or pre diabetic thus its imperative to consult a doctor before receiving them
Why do we use canes, crutches, and walkers? Basically, what is the purpose?
- Canes help maintain balance by widening base of support
- Crutches: Used to remove weight from one or both legs
- Walker: provides the most stability and security with a wide base of support.
steps to transfer from bed to chair
bed in low position where pt feet on the ground
use the gait belt and wrap around waist
sway them to chair
steps for bed to wheelchair
level height of bed with wheelchair
position wheelchair at 45 degrees and lock
use transfer belt
steps for sitting the pt upright on bed
raise bed 45 degrees
