Position the armchair so that there is adequate room for the armchair to be tilted backwards.
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REMOVAL FROM AN ARM CHAIR |
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The following method offers a safe lifting technique for removing a patient who due to a medical condition, is unable to remove themselves from an arm chair. |
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Training Requirements: 2 x Staff |
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Step
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Position the armchair so that there is adequate room for the armchair to be tilted backwards.
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Step 2 Officer 1 tilts the patient forward, whilst Officers 2 slides the LSB down behind the patient's back. Lean patient back onto LSB. A folded blanket behind the patient's upper body, and pillow behind the patient's head can be inserted to improve LSB comfort during transport. |
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Step 3 Officers 1 & 2 place hand one hand each on the front of the armchair and their rear hand on the back support of the armchair. Officers then tilt the armchair backwards until the chair is resting firmly on the ground. Do not hold the LSB at any time during the procedure. |
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Step 4 Holding the patient under the arms and knees, carfully slide the patient onto the LSB until correctly positioned. Secure the patient to the LSB for transport. |
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