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This document provides guidelines for safe lifting techniques. It recommends planning lifts, lifting close to the body with feet shoulder-width apart, bending at the knees to lift with the legs rather than the back, keeping the back straight, and tightening the abdominal muscles. Specific lifting techniques are described, including board transfers, stand and squat pivot transfers, and lifts requiring two or more people. The conclusion emphasizes never bending the back, holding loads close, facing the direction of travel, and having patients do as much as possible themselves.
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- 2. Plan ahead before lifting Know what you are doing and where you want to go Clear your path Agree your plan when you want to perform more than one person lifting technique
- 3. Lift close to your body This gives strength and stability Make sure you have a firm hold on what you are lifting and keep it balanced close to your body
- 4. Feet shoulder width apart Gives you a solid base of support Feet too close together will be unstable, feet apart will hinder movement Take short steps
- 5. Bend your knees and keep your back straight Practice the lifting motion before you lift the patient, think about the motion before you lift. Keep your spine straight, raise and lower to the ground by bending your knees.
- 6. Tighten your abdominal muscles This will hold your back in a good lifting position This prevents excessive force on the spine
- 7. Lift with your legs Leg muscles are stronger than back muscles Keep your eyes focused upwards to help your back straight
- 8. Lifting Techniques practical Sliding transfer Board transfer One man Stand Pivot Squat pivot Two man Three man Six man
- 9. Board Transfer Used when pt has enough strength to lift most of the weight off the buttock and enough sitting balance to move in a seated position Use gravity to assist you Chair parallel to table Guard by standing in front of the pt May assist with balance by placing hands on shoulders May assist by placing hands under buttocks
- 10. Stand Pivot Transfer One man transfer Used with pt who are unable to stand independently, but can bear some weight on one leg
- 11. Squat Pivot transfer Variation of the stand pivot transfer
- 12. Two Persons Lift Pt must have some upper limb strength and trunk control
- 13. Conclusion Never bend your back to pick a patient Hold the patient close to your body Don’t twist or bend Face the direction you are walking Keep your eyes up Have the pt do as much as they can themselves Use gait belts if appropriately and safely
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