Nursing: Lifting, Transferring And Positioning Of Patients

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Term Paper Title	Nursing: Lifting, Transferring And Positioning Of Patients
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Nursing: Lifting, Transferring and Positioning of Patients

Nursing: Lifting, Transferring and Positioning of Patients

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ABSTRACT

Lifting, transferring and positioning of patients is frequently undertaken by
nurses on each working day.  This is necessary for patient comfort, medical
reasons and completion of self care needs.  Lifting can be done in numerous ways.
As well as the nurse physically lifting or moving patients, a number of devices
are also available to assist in the transfer of patients.  These range from
straps that are attached to or placed under the patients, to mechanical hoists
and lifters.  Any assistance the nurse has is beneficial for both the patient
and the health care worker, as patient's weights are generally heavier than the
nurses physical capabilities.  This, combined with incorrect lifting techniques,
can result in muscle strain, or more seriously, spinal injury for the nurse, and
discomfort, muscle strain or further injury for the patient.

INTRODUCTION

When lifting, transferring or positioning patients, the most important
consideration is safety.  Any of these procedures need to be undertaken with it
in mind.  This safety is inclusive of both the patient and the health care
worker.  Communication is an important part of the lifting process as the nurse
should elicit information from the client to find out how and when they prefer
to be moved.  This allows the patient to be involved in the decision making
process and be fully aware of what is occurring.  By communicating with the
client, the nurse is also aware of whether or not the patient is experiencing
any discomfort during or after the lift.

The actions of lifting, transferring or positioning need to be completed for
numerous reasons, including relief of pressure points. Due to the patient being
in one position continuously, they are prone to the development of pressure
areas. In terms of patient needs, being in the same position constantly is
physically uncomfortable.  However, mentally, a change in the immediate
surroundings is also beneficial for the patient. It is also necessary for the
patient to be moved for completion of their self care needs.  This includes
their hygiene needs, which include, bathing or showering, elimination, hair,
oral and nail care.

METHOD

When lifting, transferring or positioning patients manually, safety is the most
important factor.  This safety is for the ...

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