Chp 13: Lifting and Transfering

What is the purpose of patient transfer?

to safely move a patient form one to place to another without harming either the patient or the people doing the transferr

proper transfer techniques is beneficial because_?

it can reduces injuries and minimize low back pain

__ posture is vital for good body mechanics

good posture

always keep your body’s line of balance close to your___

center of gravity

where is your center of gravity located?

below waistline

hold object __ to your body for good body mechanics

close

are straight or bent knees better for patient transfer?

bent knees

don’t __ your trunk when transferring a patient

twist

it’s better to ___ rather ___ when transferring a patient

push, pull

a ___ base of support is essential for stability

wide

base of support

foundation o which a body rests

the base of support is located ___

the area between the feet, including the plantar surface area, in a standing position

standing with both feet __ improves the base of support

flat

should you stand with feet apart or closer together to improve stability?

feet apart

what does standing on “tiptoes” do to the base of support?

decreased area in contact with the floor and narrows it

center of gravity

where the mass of the body is concentrated; gravity works from this area

where is the center of gravity typically located?

level of second sacral segment

where should you hold objects for easier and safer transfer?

close to your center of gravity

how can stability be achieved?

when a body’s center of gravity is over it’s base of support

extremity muscles are classified as _____ muscles and should be used for ___ when transferring a patient

mobility, lifting

muscles of the torso are ___ muscles and should be used for ___ when transferring a patient

stability, support

lifting should be done by _____ and ____ the knees

bending, straightening

the back should be kept ____

straight

you should check if your patient has ____ status before executing a transfer

restricted weight-bearing

a patient’s center of gravity should be ___ the mover’s center of gravity

held close to

why should patients be made to perform as much of the transfer as they can?

to lessen wear and tear on the radiographer’s body

twisting should be____ at all cost

avoided

orthostatic hypotension

a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by a change in a patient’s body position

symptoms of orthostatic hypotension

dizziness, fainting, blurred, vision, and slurred speech

when doing a wheelchair transfer, always positon the patient so they transfer toward the ___ side

strong

standby- assist transfer

used for patients who have the ability to transfer on their own

assisted standing pivot transfer

directly assists a patient that has limited mobility with transfer by providing extra support with their body or utilizing a transfer aid

hydraulic lift

uses the power of hydraulic fluid to transfer patients who are too heavy to lift manually

cart-to-table transfer

usually utilizes the patient’s sheet and a transfer assist device to help move a patient safely from a cart to a table

how soon can skin damage occur to patient’s from transfers?

1 to 2 hours

What type of recumbent patient position is this?

supine

What type of recumbent patient position is this?

prone

What type of recumbent patient position is this?

lateral

What type of recumbent patient position is this?

sims

What type of recumbent patient position is this?

fowler

which way should you roll the patient?

toward you

De Quarvain’s Disease

tendonitis of the thumb related to repetitive tight gripping

Trigger Finger

tendonitis of the second or fourth digit involving entrapment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

entrapment of the median nerve in the carpal canal

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

entrapment of the ulnar nerve at the elbow

Epicondylitis

repetitive motion injury of the elbow

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

nerve, vein, or artery entrapment at the thoracic outlet between the clavicle and the first rib

Bursitis

inflammation of bursa caused by repetitive motion

Rotator cuff injury

tearing or fraying of the tendons and muscles of the shoulder

Spinal Degeneration

intervertebral disk degeneration as a result of frequent bending, twisting, or reaching