Chapter 3. Safe Patient Handling, Positioning, and Transfers Show
Transfers are defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another, such as from a bed to a stretcher (Perry et al., 2014). Types of hospital transfers include bed to stretcher, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, and wheelchair to toilet, and vice versa. Patient Transfer from Bed to StretcherA bed to stretcher transfer requires a minimum of three to four people, depending on the size of the patient and the size and strength of the health care providers. Patients who require this type of transfer are generally immobile or acutely ill and may be unable to assist with the transfer. Checklist 29 shows the steps for moving patients laterally from one surface to another. Checklist 29: Moving a Patient from Bed to Stretcher
Take this Lateral Transfer Sliding Board course for more information on sliding board transfer. Transfer from Bed to WheelchairPatients often need assistance when moving from a bed to a wheelchair. A patient must be cooperative and predictable, able to bear weight on both legs and take small steps. If any of these criteria are not met, a two-person transfer or mechanical lift is recommended. Always complete a patient risk assessment prior to all patient-handling activities. See Checklist 30 for the steps to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair (PHSA, 2010). Checklist 30: Bed to Wheelchair Transfer
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Video 3.6Take this Standing Step Around Transfer course to learn the method for a bed to wheelchair transfer.
Which nursing action is most important after transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair?Which nursing action is important after transferring a patient to a wheelchair? Ensuring the patient is in functional body alignment, to avoid any strain on neuromusculoskeletal structures of the body.
When assisting a patient from bed to wheelchair you should?Use your legs to lift. At the same time, the patient should place their hands by their sides and help push off the bed. The patient should help support their weight on their good leg during the transfer. Pivot towards the wheelchair, moving your feet so your back is aligned with your hips.
When preparing to safely transfer a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a transfer belt the nurse would do what first group of answer choices?Nursing Concepts. |