Lifting techniques hand-out
•Download as DOCX, PDF•
2 likes•5,724 views
1. The document discusses lifting techniques and concepts like center of gravity, base of support, and line of gravity. 2. It outlines goals for patient transfers which include independence in activities of daily living and different environments or equipment. 3. Safety of the patient and nurse must never be compromised during transfers which require planning, instruction, and proper body mechanics.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
Moving ,lifting, and transferring patients
This document discusses various techniques for moving and transferring patients, including:
1) Moving a patient up in bed can be done by one or two nurses using a slide sheet to promote comfort and proper body alignment.
2) Turning a patient onto their side or prone position ensures comfort, allows changing of linens/bed pans, and offers relief from pressure points.
3) Assisting a patient to sit up enables changes in position without injury and maintains good body mechanics.
4) Transferring a patient from bed to chair or between a bed and stretcher safely transfers patients and maintains proper body alignment, sometimes using mechanical devices.
Patient transfer
1) Patient transfers involve safely moving a patient from one surface to another using proper techniques and assistive devices.
2) There are different levels of transfer based on a patient's participation and need for assistance.
3) Many risk factors must be considered for safe transfers, including a patient's medical conditions, physical abilities, communication skills, and environment. Assistive devices can help reduce risks.
Patient transfer presentation
Patient transfer involves moving a patient from one surface to another for continuation of care. There are various types of transfers that depend on the patient's condition and abilities, including one-person or two-person standing pivots, transfers using boards, and sit-to-stand transfers. Proper preparation, communication, documentation, stabilization of the patient, and choice of transfer mode are important elements to consider. Modes of transfer can be intra-hospital shifts within the same facility or inter-hospital shifts using ground ambulances or air transport like helicopters. Equipment, monitoring, and safety techniques are vital to ensure safe transfer of the patient.
Impair body alignment and mobility & nursing care
This document discusses intervention for impaired body alignment and mobility. It covers topics like alignment, balance, center of gravity, body mechanics, coordinated movement, joint mobility, and factors affecting mobility. It also discusses health promotion measures like physical fitness promotion, osteoporosis prevention, and injury prevention. The document defines types of exercises, range of motion exercises, and movement terms. It provides guidance on assessing clients before moving and positioning them and describes various methods for transporting injured casualties.
Transfer of patient
This document discusses the transfer of a patient from one unit or hospital to another. It defines a patient transfer as discharging a patient from one unit or agency and admitting them to another without going home in between. The two main types of transfers discussed are between units in the same hospital and between different hospitals. The key steps outlined for an intra-hospital transfer are obtaining a physician order, informing the patient and receiving unit, completing documentation, arranging transportation, and ensuring the receiving unit admits the patient. The nurse's role in the process involves communication, documentation, collecting patient belongings, and assisting in the physical transfer of the patient between units.
Moving and turning the client in bed
this ppt describes the principles and procedures to be followed while shifting the patient from bed to stretcher, bed to wheel chair and vice verca
Body mechanics
This document provides an overview of a nursing course on body mechanics. It defines body mechanics as utilizing correct muscles to safely and efficiently complete tasks without strain. The objectives are to define principles of good body mechanics, describe lifting techniques, and name considerations for physical tasks. Key concepts covered include the musculoskeletal system, lever systems, forces on the body, and techniques for lifting, reaching, pivoting, and stooping while maintaining proper alignment, balance, and a wide base of support.
transfering patient from bed to stretcher.pptx
The document provides instructions for transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher. It outlines the necessary equipment, including a transport stretcher, friction-reducing sheet, and lateral-assist devices. It describes assessing the patient's condition and ability to be moved. The implementation steps include positioning the patient, placing a transfer board, and having nurses on both sides work together to roll the patient onto the board and pull them onto the stretcher. The expected outcome is transferring the patient without injury.
Recommended
Moving ,lifting, and transferring patients
This document discusses various techniques for moving and transferring patients, including:
1) Moving a patient up in bed can be done by one or two nurses using a slide sheet to promote comfort and proper body alignment.
2) Turning a patient onto their side or prone position ensures comfort, allows changing of linens/bed pans, and offers relief from pressure points.
3) Assisting a patient to sit up enables changes in position without injury and maintains good body mechanics.
4) Transferring a patient from bed to chair or between a bed and stretcher safely transfers patients and maintains proper body alignment, sometimes using mechanical devices.
Patient transfer
1) Patient transfers involve safely moving a patient from one surface to another using proper techniques and assistive devices.
2) There are different levels of transfer based on a patient's participation and need for assistance.
3) Many risk factors must be considered for safe transfers, including a patient's medical conditions, physical abilities, communication skills, and environment. Assistive devices can help reduce risks.
Patient transfer presentation
Patient transfer involves moving a patient from one surface to another for continuation of care. There are various types of transfers that depend on the patient's condition and abilities, including one-person or two-person standing pivots, transfers using boards, and sit-to-stand transfers. Proper preparation, communication, documentation, stabilization of the patient, and choice of transfer mode are important elements to consider. Modes of transfer can be intra-hospital shifts within the same facility or inter-hospital shifts using ground ambulances or air transport like helicopters. Equipment, monitoring, and safety techniques are vital to ensure safe transfer of the patient.
Impair body alignment and mobility & nursing care
This document discusses intervention for impaired body alignment and mobility. It covers topics like alignment, balance, center of gravity, body mechanics, coordinated movement, joint mobility, and factors affecting mobility. It also discusses health promotion measures like physical fitness promotion, osteoporosis prevention, and injury prevention. The document defines types of exercises, range of motion exercises, and movement terms. It provides guidance on assessing clients before moving and positioning them and describes various methods for transporting injured casualties.
Transfer of patient
This document discusses the transfer of a patient from one unit or hospital to another. It defines a patient transfer as discharging a patient from one unit or agency and admitting them to another without going home in between. The two main types of transfers discussed are between units in the same hospital and between different hospitals. The key steps outlined for an intra-hospital transfer are obtaining a physician order, informing the patient and receiving unit, completing documentation, arranging transportation, and ensuring the receiving unit admits the patient. The nurse's role in the process involves communication, documentation, collecting patient belongings, and assisting in the physical transfer of the patient between units.
Moving and turning the client in bed
this ppt describes the principles and procedures to be followed while shifting the patient from bed to stretcher, bed to wheel chair and vice verca
Body mechanics
This document provides an overview of a nursing course on body mechanics. It defines body mechanics as utilizing correct muscles to safely and efficiently complete tasks without strain. The objectives are to define principles of good body mechanics, describe lifting techniques, and name considerations for physical tasks. Key concepts covered include the musculoskeletal system, lever systems, forces on the body, and techniques for lifting, reaching, pivoting, and stooping while maintaining proper alignment, balance, and a wide base of support.
transfering patient from bed to stretcher.pptx
The document provides instructions for transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher. It outlines the necessary equipment, including a transport stretcher, friction-reducing sheet, and lateral-assist devices. It describes assessing the patient's condition and ability to be moved. The implementation steps include positioning the patient, placing a transfer board, and having nurses on both sides work together to roll the patient onto the board and pull them onto the stretcher. The expected outcome is transferring the patient without injury.
Moving and lifting the patient
This document discusses the moving and lifting of patients, including indications, contraindications, devices used, and the nurse's responsibilities. It describes moving patients from bed to wheelchair and back as well as from bed to stretcher for pre-operative, anemic, elderly, and gynecological patients. Critically ill, spinal injury, head injury, and unconscious patients require movement from bed to stretcher. Proper planning, coordination, and support of the head, shoulders, hips, thighs and ankles are general instructions. A nurse's responsibilities include assessment, preparation of the patient and unit, and assisting the patient during the transfer.
Body mechanics
This document discusses body mechanics and its importance in nursing. It covers the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and how they work together to enable movement. Proper body mechanics is important for preventing injury to both nurses and patients. Maintaining good posture, using leverage techniques for movement rather than lifting when possible, and keeping the back straight are among the principles discussed for safe movement and transferring of patients. Improper body mechanics can lead to issues like pressure sores, contractures and foot drop.
Maintenance of Proper Body Mechanics
Introduction, definition, purposes of maintaining proper body mechanics,terminology related to body mechanics, factors influencing body mechanics, principles of body mechanics, procedures for moving lifting and positioning of patients, general instructions of moving and lifting patients, after care of the patient, complications of improper body mechanics, conclusion
Moving and Lifting of patients
This document provides guidance on safely moving, lifting, and transferring patients who require assistance. It outlines the various devices that can be used, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. The document describes when and how to assess patients, prepare the patient and equipment, and perform different transfers between beds, chairs, and stretchers. The goal is to move patients in a way that promotes comfort and maintains proper body alignment while preventing injury to both the patient and caregivers.
IMMOBILITY : NURSING MANAGEMENT
This document discusses mobility and immobility and their effects on the body. Mobility refers to the ability to move freely while immobility is the inability to do so. Prolonged immobility can lead to changes in the respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, metabolic, gastrointestinal, urinary, and skin systems as well as psychosocial outlook. Nursing assessments evaluate factors like activity level and ability to perform activities of daily living. Common nursing diagnoses for patients with impaired mobility include activity intolerance, impaired physical mobility, impaired skin integrity, and risk for falls. Interventions focus on prevention of complications, restoring musculoskeletal function, maintaining normal body alignment, providing exercise and range of motion, and encouraging independence with activities of daily living.
Principles of body mechanics
The document discusses principles of body mechanics. It defines body mechanics as the efficient, coordinated, and safe use of the body to move objects and perform activities of daily living. Maintaining proper body mechanics is important to reduce injuries, fatigue, and strain when performing physical tasks. Key principles include keeping the body stable with a wide base of support and low center of gravity, as well as dividing tasks between the arms and legs and avoiding jerky movements.
Body mechanics, mobility and body alignment introduction
This document discusses mobility, body alignment, and body mechanics. It defines mobility as body movement requiring coordination between musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Body alignment refers to proper joint, ligament, and muscle positioning when standing, sitting, or lying down. Body mechanics is the safe use of the body through correct posture, balance, and movement to safely lift and move objects and people. Maintaining proper body alignment and mechanics is important for physiological function, injury prevention, and nursing care safety.
Fall prevention
This document outlines a falls prevention program with the objectives of maintaining patient safety, reducing injury risk, and determining how falls occur. It defines falls and near falls, identifies individual and environmental risk factors, and describes a protocol for assessing falls risk upon admission and after changes. The protocol includes implementing standard precautions like raising bed rails, hourly checks, and education for low, moderate, and high risk patients. It also describes post-fall care and reporting procedures.
Transferring
This document provides instructions for assisting a patient with impaired mobility to transfer from their bed to a chair. The key steps include:
1. Preparing the patient, bed, and chair for the transfer by elevating the bed, locking wheels, and positioning the chair.
2. Using a transfer or gait belt to help lift and support the patient as they move to the edge of the bed and stand up.
3. Pivoting the patient and assisting them to lower safely into the chair.
Lifting moving & patient position
The document discusses proper techniques for lifting, moving, and positioning patients. It describes how to assess patients' needs and abilities before moving them, as well as correct body mechanics for nurses to employ, such as maintaining balance and a broad stance. Specific techniques are covered, including pulling, pushing, and pivoting patients. Different considerations are outlined for infants, children, and elders. Various patient positions like Fowler's position and lateral position are also defined. The goal is to safely move and position patients while preventing injuries to both patients and nurses.
Patient Transfer
This document discusses lifting and shifting patients using devices like wheelchairs and stretchers. It describes when lifting and shifting patients is needed, such as for pre-operative, anemic, elderly, gynecological, or critically ill patients. Proper techniques are outlined, including planning the movement, supporting the patient's head, shoulders, hips, thighs and ankles, taking help from others, encouraging patient participation, avoiding twisting or jerking, and preparing the environment, patient, equipment and self before and after the procedure.
Body mechanics ppt
The document provides guidelines for safely moving, lifting, and transferring patients. It defines these terms and outlines key principles like maintaining a wide base of support and low center of gravity. Steps are described for various procedures like moving a patient within bed, turning them, and transferring to a stretcher or chair. Assessing the patient, preparing equipment, and having enough helpers are emphasized. Body mechanics are important to prevent injury to both the patient and caregiver.
Bedsore & moving and lifting
Moving and lifting patients involves transferring them between locations using devices like wheelchairs and stretchers for those unable to move themselves. Common devices are wheelchairs, wheel beds, and stretchers. Assisting a patient from bed to chair maintains good body mechanics and enables position changes without injury, especially for pre-operative, anemic, old, or other indicated patients. Proper wound cleansing and sterile dressing application protects wounds from contamination and promotes healing by maintaining a clean, humid environment. Key steps include assessing the wound, preparing materials aseptically, informing the patient, cleansing and applying the dressing, and documenting properly.
transfer from bed to wheel chair
This document provides instructions for safely transferring patients from bed to wheelchair. It outlines key safety considerations like ensuring rails are up, wheels are locked, and using a transfer belt. The main steps are: 1) getting ready by washing hands and explaining the procedure; 2) applying a transfer belt for stability; and 3) using proper body mechanics and communication during the transfer. Additional safety tips emphasize knowing the patient's abilities, using the right equipment, and reporting any issues.
Factors affecting mobility and immobility
Factors that can affect a person's mobility and immobility include growth and development, physical health, nutrition, personal values, external environmental factors, and prescribed limitations. Growth and development impact mobility as the body and nervous system mature. Physical health conditions like disease, injuries, and cardiovascular or metabolic issues can limit movement. Nutrition influences mobility - both undernutrition and overnutrition can affect alignment, and vitamin/mineral deficiencies impact bones and muscles. Personal values around exercise and appearance motivate some people's activity levels. External temperature, facilities, and safety also influence mobility. Medical professionals may prescribe limitations to rest, reduce pain, or due to client health problems.
Ambulation
The purpose of this module is to provide comprehensive information about how to assist patients with ambulation, including the proper use of assestive devices and how to transfer a patient safely.
Body mechanics
The document discusses body mechanics, which refers to the efficient, coordinated, and safe use of the body to move objects and carry out daily activities. Maintaining proper body mechanics is important to prevent injury by keeping the body aligned, the center of gravity low and over the base of support, and using large muscle groups rather than small ones like in the back. Specific guidelines are provided for lifting, pulling, pushing, pivoting, and moving clients safely.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL RESTRAIN
The document discusses various types of restraints used with patients, including physical, chemical, and environmental restraints. It provides definitions and examples of each type. It also addresses important medico-legal questions around restraint use, such as determining when a patient needs to be restrained, which type is safer, and how to minimize legal and medical risks. Throughout, it emphasizes the need for proper documentation, alternatives to restraints, and assessing restrained patients regularly.
Discharges
Discharge planning at the hospital begins with admission and involves coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to create a plan addressing patient needs. This includes assessing home resources, making referrals, and educating patients on self-care. The plan is continually updated and ensures patients leave with instructions, follow-up appointments, and connections to community support services.
Positioning a patient
The document discusses various positions for positioning patients in bed, including:
- Supine, prone, lateral, Sims, Fowler's, semi-Fowler's, Trendelenburg, lithotomy, dorsal recumbent, and knee-chest positions.
It describes the purposes and principles of positioning patients, and provides details on each position, such as how the patient is placed and when each position is used, like Fowler's position being used to relieve dyspnea and improve circulation.
The document also includes multiple choice questions to test knowledge of positioning, such as semi-Fowler's being the best position for cardiac patients and lithotomy position being used for baby delivery.
AST Guideline for Patient Transportation.pdf
The document provides guidelines for best practices in transporting surgical patients from the ward to the operating room and between departments. Guideline I discusses safely transferring patients from the ward bed to a transportation device. Guideline II covers safely transporting patients to the pre-op area or OR. Guideline III addresses transferring patients from the transportation device to the OR table. Guideline IV recommends healthcare organizations establish a coordinated patient transport system for safely moving critically ill patients between departments.
Interfacility transfers of critically ill patients nbe e learning/ PACE 2018
Interfacility transfers of critically ill patients nbe e learning/ PACE 2018Dr.Venugopalan Poovathum Parambil
The presenstion covers Mode of transport, common terminolgies, Various risks, and risk reduction strategies, Pre-Take off, During transport and arrival procedures and protocols, checklist, and algorithm in critically ill patient transportMore Related Content
What's hot
Moving and lifting the patient
This document discusses the moving and lifting of patients, including indications, contraindications, devices used, and the nurse's responsibilities. It describes moving patients from bed to wheelchair and back as well as from bed to stretcher for pre-operative, anemic, elderly, and gynecological patients. Critically ill, spinal injury, head injury, and unconscious patients require movement from bed to stretcher. Proper planning, coordination, and support of the head, shoulders, hips, thighs and ankles are general instructions. A nurse's responsibilities include assessment, preparation of the patient and unit, and assisting the patient during the transfer.
Body mechanics
This document discusses body mechanics and its importance in nursing. It covers the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and how they work together to enable movement. Proper body mechanics is important for preventing injury to both nurses and patients. Maintaining good posture, using leverage techniques for movement rather than lifting when possible, and keeping the back straight are among the principles discussed for safe movement and transferring of patients. Improper body mechanics can lead to issues like pressure sores, contractures and foot drop.
Maintenance of Proper Body Mechanics
Introduction, definition, purposes of maintaining proper body mechanics,terminology related to body mechanics, factors influencing body mechanics, principles of body mechanics, procedures for moving lifting and positioning of patients, general instructions of moving and lifting patients, after care of the patient, complications of improper body mechanics, conclusion
Moving and Lifting of patients
This document provides guidance on safely moving, lifting, and transferring patients who require assistance. It outlines the various devices that can be used, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. The document describes when and how to assess patients, prepare the patient and equipment, and perform different transfers between beds, chairs, and stretchers. The goal is to move patients in a way that promotes comfort and maintains proper body alignment while preventing injury to both the patient and caregivers.
IMMOBILITY : NURSING MANAGEMENT
This document discusses mobility and immobility and their effects on the body. Mobility refers to the ability to move freely while immobility is the inability to do so. Prolonged immobility can lead to changes in the respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, metabolic, gastrointestinal, urinary, and skin systems as well as psychosocial outlook. Nursing assessments evaluate factors like activity level and ability to perform activities of daily living. Common nursing diagnoses for patients with impaired mobility include activity intolerance, impaired physical mobility, impaired skin integrity, and risk for falls. Interventions focus on prevention of complications, restoring musculoskeletal function, maintaining normal body alignment, providing exercise and range of motion, and encouraging independence with activities of daily living.
Principles of body mechanics
The document discusses principles of body mechanics. It defines body mechanics as the efficient, coordinated, and safe use of the body to move objects and perform activities of daily living. Maintaining proper body mechanics is important to reduce injuries, fatigue, and strain when performing physical tasks. Key principles include keeping the body stable with a wide base of support and low center of gravity, as well as dividing tasks between the arms and legs and avoiding jerky movements.
Body mechanics, mobility and body alignment introduction
This document discusses mobility, body alignment, and body mechanics. It defines mobility as body movement requiring coordination between musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Body alignment refers to proper joint, ligament, and muscle positioning when standing, sitting, or lying down. Body mechanics is the safe use of the body through correct posture, balance, and movement to safely lift and move objects and people. Maintaining proper body alignment and mechanics is important for physiological function, injury prevention, and nursing care safety.
Fall prevention
This document outlines a falls prevention program with the objectives of maintaining patient safety, reducing injury risk, and determining how falls occur. It defines falls and near falls, identifies individual and environmental risk factors, and describes a protocol for assessing falls risk upon admission and after changes. The protocol includes implementing standard precautions like raising bed rails, hourly checks, and education for low, moderate, and high risk patients. It also describes post-fall care and reporting procedures.
Transferring
This document provides instructions for assisting a patient with impaired mobility to transfer from their bed to a chair. The key steps include:
1. Preparing the patient, bed, and chair for the transfer by elevating the bed, locking wheels, and positioning the chair.
2. Using a transfer or gait belt to help lift and support the patient as they move to the edge of the bed and stand up.
3. Pivoting the patient and assisting them to lower safely into the chair.
Lifting moving & patient position
The document discusses proper techniques for lifting, moving, and positioning patients. It describes how to assess patients' needs and abilities before moving them, as well as correct body mechanics for nurses to employ, such as maintaining balance and a broad stance. Specific techniques are covered, including pulling, pushing, and pivoting patients. Different considerations are outlined for infants, children, and elders. Various patient positions like Fowler's position and lateral position are also defined. The goal is to safely move and position patients while preventing injuries to both patients and nurses.
Patient Transfer
This document discusses lifting and shifting patients using devices like wheelchairs and stretchers. It describes when lifting and shifting patients is needed, such as for pre-operative, anemic, elderly, gynecological, or critically ill patients. Proper techniques are outlined, including planning the movement, supporting the patient's head, shoulders, hips, thighs and ankles, taking help from others, encouraging patient participation, avoiding twisting or jerking, and preparing the environment, patient, equipment and self before and after the procedure.
Body mechanics ppt
The document provides guidelines for safely moving, lifting, and transferring patients. It defines these terms and outlines key principles like maintaining a wide base of support and low center of gravity. Steps are described for various procedures like moving a patient within bed, turning them, and transferring to a stretcher or chair. Assessing the patient, preparing equipment, and having enough helpers are emphasized. Body mechanics are important to prevent injury to both the patient and caregiver.
Bedsore & moving and lifting
Moving and lifting patients involves transferring them between locations using devices like wheelchairs and stretchers for those unable to move themselves. Common devices are wheelchairs, wheel beds, and stretchers. Assisting a patient from bed to chair maintains good body mechanics and enables position changes without injury, especially for pre-operative, anemic, old, or other indicated patients. Proper wound cleansing and sterile dressing application protects wounds from contamination and promotes healing by maintaining a clean, humid environment. Key steps include assessing the wound, preparing materials aseptically, informing the patient, cleansing and applying the dressing, and documenting properly.
transfer from bed to wheel chair
This document provides instructions for safely transferring patients from bed to wheelchair. It outlines key safety considerations like ensuring rails are up, wheels are locked, and using a transfer belt. The main steps are: 1) getting ready by washing hands and explaining the procedure; 2) applying a transfer belt for stability; and 3) using proper body mechanics and communication during the transfer. Additional safety tips emphasize knowing the patient's abilities, using the right equipment, and reporting any issues.
Factors affecting mobility and immobility
Factors that can affect a person's mobility and immobility include growth and development, physical health, nutrition, personal values, external environmental factors, and prescribed limitations. Growth and development impact mobility as the body and nervous system mature. Physical health conditions like disease, injuries, and cardiovascular or metabolic issues can limit movement. Nutrition influences mobility - both undernutrition and overnutrition can affect alignment, and vitamin/mineral deficiencies impact bones and muscles. Personal values around exercise and appearance motivate some people's activity levels. External temperature, facilities, and safety also influence mobility. Medical professionals may prescribe limitations to rest, reduce pain, or due to client health problems.
Ambulation
The purpose of this module is to provide comprehensive information about how to assist patients with ambulation, including the proper use of assestive devices and how to transfer a patient safely.
Body mechanics
The document discusses body mechanics, which refers to the efficient, coordinated, and safe use of the body to move objects and carry out daily activities. Maintaining proper body mechanics is important to prevent injury by keeping the body aligned, the center of gravity low and over the base of support, and using large muscle groups rather than small ones like in the back. Specific guidelines are provided for lifting, pulling, pushing, pivoting, and moving clients safely.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL RESTRAIN
The document discusses various types of restraints used with patients, including physical, chemical, and environmental restraints. It provides definitions and examples of each type. It also addresses important medico-legal questions around restraint use, such as determining when a patient needs to be restrained, which type is safer, and how to minimize legal and medical risks. Throughout, it emphasizes the need for proper documentation, alternatives to restraints, and assessing restrained patients regularly.
Discharges
Discharge planning at the hospital begins with admission and involves coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to create a plan addressing patient needs. This includes assessing home resources, making referrals, and educating patients on self-care. The plan is continually updated and ensures patients leave with instructions, follow-up appointments, and connections to community support services.
Positioning a patient
The document discusses various positions for positioning patients in bed, including:
- Supine, prone, lateral, Sims, Fowler's, semi-Fowler's, Trendelenburg, lithotomy, dorsal recumbent, and knee-chest positions.
It describes the purposes and principles of positioning patients, and provides details on each position, such as how the patient is placed and when each position is used, like Fowler's position being used to relieve dyspnea and improve circulation.
The document also includes multiple choice questions to test knowledge of positioning, such as semi-Fowler's being the best position for cardiac patients and lithotomy position being used for baby delivery.
What's hot (20)
Body mechanics, mobility and body alignment introduction
Body mechanics, mobility and body alignment introduction
Similar to Lifting techniques hand-out
AST Guideline for Patient Transportation.pdf
The document provides guidelines for best practices in transporting surgical patients from the ward to the operating room and between departments. Guideline I discusses safely transferring patients from the ward bed to a transportation device. Guideline II covers safely transporting patients to the pre-op area or OR. Guideline III addresses transferring patients from the transportation device to the OR table. Guideline IV recommends healthcare organizations establish a coordinated patient transport system for safely moving critically ill patients between departments.
Interfacility transfers of critically ill patients nbe e learning/ PACE 2018
Interfacility transfers of critically ill patients nbe e learning/ PACE 2018Dr.Venugopalan Poovathum Parambil
The presenstion covers Mode of transport, common terminolgies, Various risks, and risk reduction strategies, Pre-Take off, During transport and arrival procedures and protocols, checklist, and algorithm in critically ill patient transportMobility - Lifting and Moving
This document discusses nursing skills for lifting and moving patients. It outlines the purposes of lifting and moving patients which include encouraging mobility, promoting comfort, and transferring patients safely. Basic principles for lifting and moving patients safely are described, such as keeping weight close to the body and lifting with legs rather than back. Emergency moves are described for when there is immediate danger, including clothing drag, blanket drag, and bent arm drag techniques. Urgent moves are also outlined for situations requiring quicker movement. Finally, equipment for moving patients safely is mentioned, including wheeled stretchers.
Transferring, Lifting, Re-Positioning
The document discusses safe patient handling techniques including proper transfer and positioning of patients. It emphasizes applying principles of safety, maintaining patient independence, using assistive equipment, and collaborating with other staff. Special considerations are given to teaching patients and caregivers, and caring for pediatric or older adult patients.
Emergency Rescue and Transfer
This document provides information on emergency rescue and transfer. It discusses the indications for emergency rescue from dangers like fire, toxic gases, traffic hazards, drowning, electrocution, and storm surge. Methods of rescue include dragging or pulling a victim from the shoulders to safety. Factors like injury severity, victim size, distance to cover, and available assistance determine the method of transfer, which should maintain the airway, control bleeding, and move the body as a unit. Various one-man, two-man, and improvised carries and drags are described to transfer a victim safely and comfortably. Emergency action principles include surveying the scene, assessing the victim, calling for help, and fully examining the victim.
Safe transfer of patient
The Current PPT is regarding Safe Transfer of Patient mostly from wheelchair to bed and bed to wheelchair, Stretcher to Bed.
lifting patients.pptx
Moving and lifting patients involves transferring them from one location to another using devices like wheelchairs and stretchers, as patients may be unable to move themselves. Common devices are wheelchairs, wheel beds, and stretchers. Appropriate situations for moving patients include transferring from bed to wheelchair, pre- and post-operative patients, anemic or elderly patients, and shifting gynecology patients or patients between rooms. Critically ill, spinal/fracture, C-section, or head injury patients may be inappropriate. Nurses should assess patients, prepare the area and devices, explain the process, and move patients safely and carefully with assistance.
Or lect
The document outlines perioperative nursing concepts including:
1. The three phases of perioperative nursing - preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
2. Details of the preoperative phase including preoperative teaching, assessments, and preparations.
3. Details of the intraoperative phase including the surgical environment, principles of asepsis and sterile technique, and the surgical team roles.
Lifting and moving
This document provides information on emergency rescue and transfer techniques. It discusses emergency action principles like surveying the scene and assessing victims. Methods of rescue include dragging or pulling victims away from danger by the shoulders if possible. Factors that determine the appropriate transfer method include the nature of injuries, number of rescuers, and distance to safety. Single-person carries and drags are described, as well as two-person and three-person techniques using blankets or other improvised stretchers. Pointers for safe transfer maintain the airway and control of bleeding while keeping bandages in place and moving the body as a unit.
Mells transport of critically ill patient
This document discusses the transport of critically ill patients and outlines best practices. It notes that critically ill patients face life-threatening risks during transport due to physiological changes. A successful transport requires careful planning, experienced personnel, monitoring equipment, and treating the transport as a seamless continuation of ICU care to minimize risks. The document provides guidance on assessing patients for transport, controlling the environment during transport, communicating between teams, properly preparing and packaging the patient and equipment, conducting the transport, and documenting the process.
Vehicle extrication
1) The document outlines guidelines for safely extracting patients from vehicles following accidents to minimize spinal cord injury and further injuries.
2) It stresses maintaining spinal alignment and minimizing twisting of the patient's body.
3) Rescuers should fully assess the patient's condition, provide oxygen, and address any life threats before beginning the extraction process.
CEC med 4 Fall Event 3
This document discusses falls prevention strategies for patients. It includes videos of fall events and discussions of how to engage independent patients about mobility aids, continence management, and assigning a SAC score. It also covers post-fall management, including not moving patients, vital signs, wound cleaning, neurological observations, and notifying family. Risk assessment strategies are discussed like flagging risk in patient notes, assessing safe footwear and non-slip socks. Quizzes assess understanding of risk factors and prevention strategies like mobilization, toileting, medication management, cognition, ward area safety, and restraint usage.
41 TRANSFER OF PATIENT.ppt
This document outlines the procedures for safely transferring patients within a hospital. It details the steps the assigned nurse must take which include: gathering the patient's files, medicines and belongings; confirming the transfer order and availability of beds; briefing staff in the receiving area; ensuring the patient is transported safely and accompanied by a nurse depending on their condition. The nurse is responsible for assembling all patient information and belongings and following documentation procedures.
Lifting10
This document provides guidelines for safely lifting, moving, and transporting patients. It discusses:
1) Proper lifting techniques like maintaining an upright back position, bending at the knees, and keeping weight close to the body.
2) Methods for carrying patients on stretchers or backboards and using additional rescuers when possible.
3) Principles for safe reaching, pulling, and dragging patients in emergency situations while avoiding back injuries.
4) Techniques for urgently moving patients in vehicles through rapid extrication while continuously supporting the head, neck, and spine.
Transport of newborn
This document discusses neonatal emergency transport services. It begins with a brief history of specialized neonatal intensive care units and regionalization of neonatal care. It then provides details on the different levels of care (levels I-III), reasons for transporting neonates between facilities, preparation for transport, necessary staff and equipment, care and monitoring during transport, and the role of nurses in neonatal transport. Key aspects covered include stabilization of patients pre-transport, ongoing monitoring of vital signs and systems during transport, and effective handoff/communication with receiving facilities.
ransport of critically illcme%20amir%20.pptx
This document discusses the transport of critically ill patients. It outlines the '5P' approach to safe transport: Planning, Patient's condition, Packaging of equipment and monitoring, Procedure during transport, and Pathway. Under each 'P', important considerations are described. For example, under Planning communication between teams and destination notification is emphasized. Under Patient's condition, factors like the patient's current stability and ABCDE assessment are discussed. Packaging ensures all necessary equipment is available and functioning properly. Common pitfalls during transport like airway and line issues are also outlined to aid safe transfer.
LIFTING AND MOVING.ppt
1. The document discusses guidelines for safely lifting and moving patients, including proper techniques, equipment, and considerations.
2. It describes various techniques for transferring patients including one-person, two-person and more carries as well as drags.
3. Safe body mechanics and ergonomics are emphasized to prevent injury when lifting patients or equipment.
Module 2 patient transfers
Planning and safety precautions are required for patient transfers between surfaces. Transfers can involve one, two, or three persons and different techniques depending on the patient's abilities and location. The occupational therapist teaches safe transfer methods and ensures protection of the patient and caregivers. Factors like strength, balance, and endurance impact a patient's independence in transfers.
Similar to Lifting techniques hand-out (20)
Interfacility transfers of critically ill patients nbe e learning/ PACE 2018
Interfacility transfers of critically ill patients nbe e learning/ PACE 2018
Recently uploaded
Know the difference between Endodontics and Orthodontics.
Your smile is beautiful.
Let’s be honest. Maintaining that beautiful smile is not an easy task. It is more than brushing and flossing. Sometimes, you might encounter dental issues that need special dental care. These issues can range anywhere from misalignment of the jaw to pain in the root of teeth.
Skin Diseases That Happen During Summer.
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but the heat and humidity can also wreak havoc on your skin. From itchy rashes to unwanted pigmentation, several skin conditions become more prevalent during these warmer months.
Pharmacology of 5-hydroxytryptamine and Antagonist
5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
Travel Clinic Cardiff: Health Advice for International Travelers
Travel Clinic Cardiff offers comprehensive travel health services, including vaccinations, travel advice, and preventive care for international travelers. Our expert team ensures you are well-prepared and protected for your journey, providing personalized consultations tailored to your destination. Conveniently located in Cardiff, we help you travel with confidence and peace of mind. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
How to Control Your Asthma Tips by gokuldas hospital.
Respiratory issues like asthma are the most sensitive issue that is affecting millions worldwide. It hampers the daily activities leaving the body tired and breathless.
The key to a good grip on asthma is proper knowledge and management strategies. Understanding the patient-specific symptoms and carving out an effective treatment likewise is the best way to keep asthma under control.
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
This quiz was conducted as a promotional event for the 2024 Annual Meet of Kerala Chapter of API.
More than 20 participants took part everyday !
How to choose the best dermatologists in Indore.
The skin is the largest organ and its health plays a vital role among the other sense organs. The skin concerns like acne breakout, psoriasis, or anything similar along the lines, finding a qualified and experienced dermatologist becomes paramount.
SENSORY NEEDS B.SC. NURSING SEMESTER II.
Sensation is the neurological process by which we become aware of surrounding environment.
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
Fallopian tube blockage may cause female infertility. For treatment, herbal medicine Fuyan Pill can be a solution.
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune Disease
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdf
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapy
Breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) status is a common and complex condition that necessitates a multifaceted approach to management. HR+ breast cancer means that the cancer cells grow in response to hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This subtype is prevalent among postmenopausal women and typically exhibits a more indolent course compared to other forms of breast cancer, which allows for a variety of treatment options.
Diagnosis and Staging
The diagnosis of HR+ breast cancer begins with clinical evaluation, imaging, and biopsy. Imaging modalities such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI help in assessing the extent of the disease. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining of the biopsy sample confirm the diagnosis and hormone receptor status by identifying the presence of estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR) on the tumor cells.
Staging involves determining the size of the tumor (T), the involvement of regional lymph nodes (N), and the presence of distant metastasis (M). The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system is commonly used. Accurate staging is critical as it guides treatment decisions.
Treatment Options
Endocrine Therapy
Endocrine therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for HR+ breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The primary goal is to reduce the levels of estrogen or block its effects on cancer cells. Commonly used agents include:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Tamoxifen is a SERM that binds to estrogen receptors, blocking estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. It is effective but may have side effects such as increased risk of endometrial cancer and thromboembolic events.
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): These drugs, including anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane, lower estrogen levels by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which converts androgens to estrogen in peripheral tissues. AIs are generally preferred in postmenopausal women due to their efficacy and safety profile compared to tamoxifen.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Downregulators (SERDs): Fulvestrant is a SERD that degrades estrogen receptors and is used in cases where resistance to other endocrine therapies develops.
Combination Therapies
Combining endocrine therapy with other treatments enhances efficacy. Examples include:
Endocrine Therapy with CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib are CDK4/6 inhibitors that, when combined with endocrine therapy, significantly improve progression-free survival in advanced HR+ breast cancer.
Endocrine Therapy with mTOR Inhibitors: Everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor, can be added to endocrine therapy for patients who have developed resistance to aromatase inhibitors.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is generally reserved for patients with high-risk features, such as large tumor size, high-grade histology, or extensive lymph node involvement. Regimens often include anthracyclines and taxanes.
Recently uploaded (20)
Know the difference between Endodontics and Orthodontics.
Know the difference between Endodontics and Orthodontics.
Pharmacology of 5-hydroxytryptamine and Antagonist
Pharmacology of 5-hydroxytryptamine and Antagonist
Travel Clinic Cardiff: Health Advice for International Travelers
Travel Clinic Cardiff: Health Advice for International Travelers
How to Control Your Asthma Tips by gokuldas hospital.
How to Control Your Asthma Tips by gokuldas hospital.
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Medical Quiz ( Online Quiz for API Meet 2024 ).pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
Demystifying Fallopian Tube Blockage- Grading the Differences and Implication...
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptx
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune Disease
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune Disease
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdf
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdf
Tele Optometry (kunj'sppt) / Basics of tele optometry.
Tele Optometry (kunj'sppt) / Basics of tele optometry.
Lifting techniques hand-out
- 1. LIFTING TECHNIQUES 3 Basic Concepts: 1. Center of Gravity 2. Base of Support 3. Line of Gravity Transfers A. Goals 1. Permits the patient to function in different environments or to use different pieces of equipment. 2. Patient to become independent in ADL. 3. To go from dependent to assistive to independent transfers. B. Evaluate for assistance and question person’s knowledge about patient’s abilities. May require no assistance, minimal, moderate, and maximal of one or several people. C. MOST IMPORTANT – Px. and N safety must not be compromised, no injuries; REMEMBER BODY MECHANICS MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT STABLE AND SECURE D. Patient Transfers Plan & organize transfer BEFORE moving patient Instruct patient in technique/procedure Demonstrate technique/procedure Be alert to safety factors Review chart to determine amount of assist., cognitive status, strength, type of transfers already performed etc. Utilize safety belt NEVER leave pt. unattended E. Organization ofPatient Transfers cont’d Proper shoes on patient Appropriate equipment Alert to IV lines, catheters, weight bearingstatus etc. Use proper body mechanics Position yourself to guard, protect and assist Break transfer into component parts Only assist as needed at each component F. Types: 1. Independent Transfer 2. Assisted Transfer – some patient participation required a. Two-person Lift b. Sliding Board Transfer c. Push Up Transfer d. Squat Pivot Transfer e. Standing Pivot Transfer 3. Dependent Transfer – minimal or no assistance from patient a. Sliding Transfer b. Three person Carry c. Dependent Stand Pivot Transfer d. Hydraulic Lift Transfer G. Major Reasons For Direct Patient Contact 1. Best possible biochemical posture for caregiver, maintain px. close to N BOS 2. Provide input to patient for direction of movement 3. Safety of patient and N Randy Ian J. Espinosa, PTRP, MTAP Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center Davao Medical School foundation Hospital