NSG 2313 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9 -11, 18, 20-23, 40, 41 : Human Musculoskeletal System, Fluid Balance, Human Factors And Ergonomics
12 Mar 2018
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Chapter 9 safe patient handling, transfer, and positioning. Keep back, neck, pelvis, and feet aligned and avoid twisting. Twisting your spine can lead to serious injury. Tighten stomach muscles and tuck pelvis (provides balance and protects the back) Bend at the knees; helps to maintain your center of gravity and lets the strong muscles of the legs do the lifting. Keep the weight to be lifter as close to the body as possible; places weight in the same plane as the lifter and close to the center of gravity for balance. Maintain the trunk erect and knees bent so multiple muscle groups work together in a synchronized manner. The best height for lifting vertically = 2 feet off the ground and close to the lifter"s center of gravity. The person with the heaviest load coordinates efforts of the personnel involved in lifting or transferring.
