BODY MECHANICS BY LAYLA RABBANI

Body mechanics for caregivers Getting out of bed: 1.Let the patient know you are going to be lifting them 2.Know ahead of time before you lift if you are going to need help if the patient is overweight. 3.Make sure your legs are spread out past the length of your shoulders; also make sure you feel balanced. 4.Always bend the knees rather than using your back 5.Keep your back straight 6.Bring the weight of your patient close to your body 7.Lift with your legs 8.Adjust the height of the working surface (ie, if the patient has an adjustable bed like the hospital bed). If your patients bed is too high or too low adjust or move the bed up and down to where you feel that you will not injure your back. 9.To turn move your feet (if you do not you may end up twisting your back) 10.If you can push or pull an object that would be much better than lifting. Getting out of the car door body mechanics: 1.Open the passengers door where the patient should be sitting. 2.Let the patient know you are going to be lifting them to get out of the car 3.Know ahead of time before you lift if you are going to need help if the patient is overweight. 4.Make sure your legs are spread out past the length of your shoulders; also make sure you feel balanced. 5.Have the patient turn towards the car door and dangle or rest their legs on the ground if you drive a sedan. 6.Have the patient slide forward to the edge of the seat to make sure when they get out of the car they do not hit their head. 7.Always ...

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