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A _________ is safely moving a person from one surface to another or from one position from another.
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transfer
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What is the key in the definition with transfers?
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safely
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Requires our primary attention with transfers
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safety
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is our primary goal with transfers
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moving
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What are some measures we take in safety when doing transfers?
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- need to make sure the patient clearly understands what their role is during the transfer
- give them clear instructions and have them repeat them back - demonstrate the transfer - if they need more assistance than you can give, ask for assistance - be aware of body mechanics |
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clinically transfers also includ the steps________
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bed mobility
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What are the 3 main levels of transfers?
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dependent, assisted, independent
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what are the levels of assisted transfers
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min, mod, and max
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what level of assisted transfer is when the patient performs 75% or more of the transfer
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min
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What level of assisted transfer is when the patient performs 50-74%
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mod
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what level of assisted transfer is when the patient performs 35-49%
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max
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what will the amount of assistance they will require and the type of transfer you choose for your pt be determined by?
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the injury/illness, the level of alertness of the pt, and the mental and physical abilities of the patient
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what are the 3 primary categories of assisted and I transfers>
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stand pivot, partial standing (low bottom), and sliding board
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what type of transfer is for higher level pts such as Orthopaedic injury or a high level CVA
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stand pivot
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what type of transfer is for patients who are unable to assume a standing position for one reason or another ie balance decreased strenght. WB precautions
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Partial standing (low bottom)
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what type of transfer is for pts who cannot bear weight on their LE ie amputees, quadriplegics or paraplegics
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sliding board
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what are the 3 primary categories of D transfers?
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one man lift, 2 man lift, and 2 or mechanical lift
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What are the steps taken for preparation of W/C for transfers?
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-position w/c 45* to surface
- remove armrest closest to surface (except for stand-pivot) -remove footrest closest to surface; swing away other foot rest - lock brakes |
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what is the 1st thing you must do before attempting a transfer?
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get the pt to scoot to the edge of the chair
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What are the steps taken to position a pt prepare for movement?
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- balls of their feet should be under their knees
- anterior pelvic tilt/extended back - forward wt shift of the upper body (nose over toes) |
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Dealing with transfers when does therapy begin>
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with the transfer not when the pt is on the mat
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shoud the pt transfer to both unaffected and affected side?
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yes, to increase awarness of both sides
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should the patient lock their knees when transferring>
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no
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