{"id":3894,"date":"2018-11-19T12:57:02","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T17:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/?post_type=chapter&p=3894"},"modified":"2019-09-18T19:10:32","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T23:10:32","slug":"3-8-transfers-using-mechanical-aids","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/chapter\/3-8-transfers-using-mechanical-aids\/","title":{"raw":"3.8 Types of Patient Transfers: Transfers Using Mechanical Aids","rendered":"3.8 Types of Patient Transfers: Transfers Using Mechanical Aids"},"content":{"raw":"Depending on the risk assessment, the healthcare worker may choose to use a mechanical aid to assist with transferring a patient. The following videos provide some general direction to do this. It is the nurse's responsibility to be oriented to the equipment they are working with and always use it in a safe manner.\r\n
\r\n\r\nWatch the following videos (2018) by Kim Morris of Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing:\r\n\r\nSit to Stand Mechanical Assist<\/a><\/em>\r\n\r\nHow to Use a Ceiling Lift<\/a><\/em>\r\n\r\nHow to Use a Hammock Sling<\/a><\/em>\r\n\r\nHow to Use a Hygiene Sling<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nTable 3.6 provides information about different kinds of slings used in the above videos.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Table 3.6: Choosing a Sling to Be Used with the Ceiling Lift<\/h3>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Type of Sling<\/h4>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Indications for Use<\/h4>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

Universal slings<\/td>\r\n\r\n
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  • Can be applied while the client is sitting in a wheelchair.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Some universal slings are large enough to provide neck support.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Different loops allow the user to adjust the patient's position (i.e., head up, flat, etc.).<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Follow the manufacturer\u2019s guidelines for use.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hammock slings<\/td>\r\n\r\n
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  • Provide more support than a universal sling.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Fit from just above the knees to the back of the head, thus giving some neck support.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Cannot be taken off while the patient is in a wheelchair.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Different loops allow for adjustments to the angle that the user will sit during the transfer.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hygiene slings<\/td>\r\n\r\n
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  • Intended to be used for transfers associated with toileting and cleaning.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Provide relatively little support, as they have less material than a universal or hammock sling.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Intended to provide patient support for a short time only.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Data source:\u00a0Stewart, 2018<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
Special considerations:<\/h5>\r\n