In care

Nursing care is one of the areas in the working world that is associated with high physical strain. Although this is not always present, the risk of strain on the back is pre-programmed when it comes to the mobilization of immobile persons and work often involves a lack of time. In this case, too, the rules for lifting and carrying in a way that is suitable for the back should be observed.

If the situation arises, take on a second person. Lift and carry objects close to the body and work from the legs. Depending on how immobile the resident is, you will need to vary the technique.

When it comes to moving a person from the bed to the wheelchair, the technique is important again. Position the wheelchair right next to the bed and adjust the brakes to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away. Move the resident’s bed up so that it is easier for them to get up and you do not have to bend your knees as much.

Hug the person below his shoulders. The hands are located in the lower part of the back or in the area of the buttocks. The resident puts his arms around her neck.

If the resident has enough strength, he should be encouraged to help. Her legs are in crotch or squat position. This means that your knees are bent and your buttocks are tilted backwards as if you were sitting down.

This promotes a straight back posture. Work from the legs again and try to stand upright as if you were jumping. Then turn towards the wheelchair and sit the resident down.

Try to remain relaxed. If you want to get the resident back into bed, lower the bed a little this time so that you do not have to lift the resident so high. When the resident sits down on his bed, he often sits down too low.

Thus the risk results that this must be brought when lying, again upward. It is advantageous to let the resident sit down in the area of the pillow. After the inhabitant lies down, it lies automatically higher.

With the time this can put itself still deeper. If it should come to the fact that the inhabitant lies too deeply in the bed, work again from the legs.The inhabitant should turn on its legs and cross its arms before the breast. His head is raised.

Grasp under his shoulder girdle and buttocks and keep your legs back in squat position. The headboard of the bed should be moved down. Straighten your legs as you did when jumping and pull the occupant up. The article on spinal gymnastics might be of interest to you in this regard.