Body Mechanics
Health Care Organization And Policy 462 with Me at Mount St. Mary's College
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By: Paula Leonti
Created: 2011-10-11
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what is the #1 MSK injury
Health Care Procedures
what's the NIOSH recommendation for lifting limit?
35lbs for safe patient handling
understand the fundamentals
recommendations
use mechanical devices
lift teams
safe patient handling programs
what is the most common injury that occurs for PT?
back injury
Purpose of body mechanics
to limit stress and strain on musculoskeletal sturctures
what are proper body mechanics based on?
based upon the alignment and functioning of the musculoskeletal system
good body mechanics
- use larger and stronger muscles to perform work
- maintain the center of gravity of the body close to the center of the base of support
- keep the combined center of gravity of the caregiver, equipment and patient within the base of support
- having a base of support that is of appropriate size and shape
proper caregiver position
- fee in stride & slightly apart/widen stance
- lifting from a squat position
- flex hips and knees and keep back straight
- keep abdominal tight
- keep patient/object close to you as possible
- never cross your feet while the patient is being transferred
- use transfer equipment when necessary
Deep squat lift
trunk vertical with lordosis
power lift
half squat (hips above knees) trunk more horizontal with lordosis
straight leg lift
knees slightly flexed, trunk horizontal or vertical with lordosis
pushing & pulling: semi-squat postion
- force parallel to surface over which objece moved
- over come interia by rocking, tipping or partial lift
- change direction of force by using one UE more or redirecting body weight
- good body mechanics
draping
- covering with sheets and/or towel to expose body part for treatment
- when repostioning maintain drap
purpose draping
protect modesty
provide warmth
protect wounds, scars, residual limbs
turning and positioning
dependent pt requires staff assistance
for supine how often should you reposition
every 2 hours
-check area pt laying on to see if its red or irritated, recheck in 5-10 min to see if redness resolved
-if not then there has been tissue damage
for sitting how often should you reposition
relieve every 10 min
-self release
use seat cushion
supine position
face up, hips parallel with shoulders spine straight
pillow under knees
pillow under calves or heels over edge
prone positions
face down, hips parallel head turned to one side
pillow placed lengthwise for limited neck mobility
sidelying
pillow under head
sidelying inclined forward
pillow in front of patient with upper arm resting on pillow
sidelying inclined backward
pillow behind patient, upper arm extended and suppored by pillow
About this deck
By: Paula Leonti
Created: 2011-10-11
Size: 22 flashcards
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Created: 2011-10-11
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