About Lesson
Chapter Learning Duration: 20 minutes
Mechanical lift use and safety
What you will learn in this chapter
- When will I use a mechanical lift?
- The assistant nurse and moving a patient.
- Body mechanics when we are moving.
- The different types of lifts
- Different slings on the lift
- The preparation of using the lift
- Points on the lift to inspect.
- How to get the client into the lift
Chapter Summary
This chapter covers the use of mechanical lifts when moving patients, including body mechanics and different types of lifts. It also details how to prepare and inspect the lift, as well as the different types of slings used with the lifts.