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lifting a patient back into their wheelchair
What is a good technique or tool for placing a patient into their wheelchair when they have fallen out. I see that there is a thing called a Res-Q sling, has anyone used this. Is there a technique using webbing tied into a sling.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Brooks on
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A sheet slipped under them works just as well. Or how about just picking them up with two people.
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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on
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If your alone you might stand at their feet and using their arms pull them up towards you with their feet up against yours. Or simply have two people under each arm lift them up an into the chair.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Dumser on
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I go with the common sensical approach and use a 2 person lift.
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Permalink Reply by Cody W. Nelson on
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Lift with your legs, not with your back.
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Permalink Reply by Oldman on
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I could go SO MANY places with this, but....
Presuming they are uninjured, and are able to support their own weight for a short time, I will get up under their arms. Crossing their arms in front and grasping opposite wrists. Utilizing proper lifting technique, assist them to stand, and back into the wheel chair.
If they are a little "larger" it might be better with 2 people from each side.
Oh what the hell, hair, ears, scruff of the neck.
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Permalink Reply by Mick Shelley on
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Using two people is the right way to go
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Permalink Reply by paula beckham on
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Two person lift is the best i think
its also a good idea to check if they are bagged especally if its only one person trying to lift them the last thing you want to do is disterb them
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