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Step 1: perform bedside basics |
Knock to enter room Introduce yourself Ask patients name/allergies then confirm with wristband Perform environmental check See if breaks/oxygen/suction/etc work Remove any clutter that could cause tripping hazard Ask patient consent to perform procedure |
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Getting patient from bed to wheelchair |
Ask patient if they’re in any pain or need to void Lift head of bed to 30 degrees and bed to height where patient can have feet comfortably on the ground when sitting Turn patient on their side by pulling them towards you by placing your hands on their shoulder and hips Have patient grip rail with strong side Encourage patient to sit up, if they’re unable use swinging motion with arm under their knees and neck to get them in sitting position Have patient wiggle their toes and ask if they feel any dizziness or light headedness If they feel dizzy/light headed wait one minute Place footwear on patient to reduce slipping and falling Have patient grab your shoulders and grab patients waist, rock back and forth a couple times to gain momentum to get patient in standing position. Brace their weak side with both your legs on either side of their weak one Pivot patient towards the wheelchair that’s at a 45 degree angle to their strong side next to the bed When patient feels chair on back of their legs have them grab the armrest with the strong side Have them slowly sit down into the chair Ask them if they feel okay Attach foot pedals and place their feet on them, check the room for clutter and exit the room with the patient to their destination |
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