body mechanics definitions body mechanics: use of the body in an efficient way to prevent injury....
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Body Mechanics
Definitions Body mechanics: Use of the body
in an efficient way to prevent injury. Posture: the arrangement of the
body and its limbs Base of support: the area beneath
and between both feet
Body Alignment
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OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Mission: to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.
They set and enforce standards for safety.
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Muscles Shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs.
Process for lifting Bend your knees and squat Hold items close to your body and to your
base of support.
Lifting Heavy Objects from the Floor
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Back muscles must lift the
object and half of the body
Legs and thighs do the lifting
Ergonomics
Definitions The science of designing the job to fit the worker.
The goal is to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
Back Injuries
Occurs from repeated activities over time or from one event.
Signs and symptoms
OSHA lists factors leading to back disorders
Fowler’s Position
A semi-sitting position HOB is between a 45-90 degree angle Support the head and arms with a pillow
For persons with heart and respiratory disorders.
Supine Position
The bed is flat Head and shoulders supported on a pillow Lying on their back looking upward
Prone Position Lying on the abdomen with head to one side
and arms are flexed towards the head Pillows placed under the head, abdomen,
and lower legs
Lateral Position
Side-lying position Pillows are under the head, thigh, upper arm
and against the back The upper leg is in front of lower leg
Sim’s Position
Left side-lying position Upper leg sharply flexed Lower arm behind the person Pillows under the head, shoulder, upper leg,
and upper arm and hand.
Let’s Review the 5 Main Positions!
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Bed Positions
Fowlers: HOB raised 45-90 degrees Semi-Fowler’s: HOB raised 30 degrees Trendelenburg’s: HOB is lowered and FOB is
raised Reverse Trendelenburg’s: HOB is raised and
the FOB is lowered
Things to think about…
Protect residents skin Friction
Rubbing of one surface against another.
Shearing When the skin sticks to a surface
and muscles slide in the direction the body is moving.
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ALWAYS:1. Wash hands2. Explain procedure 3. Provide privacy4. Insure resident’s safety
Turning the Resident
Use proper body mechanicsPosition resident to assistGently role resident on to side toward you w/o trauma or painLeave resident in comfortable position (good body alignment, using support as needed)
Moving Resident in Bed Lower the head of the bed (as low as
resident can tolerate) Place pillow at head of bed Use proper body mechanics GIVE directions and coordinate moves with
your assistant Use draw sheet or incontinent pad to
move resident Place pillow back under head Leave resident in position of comfort
Sitting on the Side of the Bed Raise head of bed to an upright position Use proper body mechanics Swing the legs off the side of the bed as
they sit up Prevent trauma or pain Remain with residents as appropriate Leave residents in a comfortable
position
Transferring Resident
Gather equipment (wheel chair or chair) Use proper body mechanics Place chair or wheel chair near the bed Lock wheels or stabilize chair Assist resident into sitting position and
allow them to rest before standing, if needed
Safely transfer resident (prevent trauma/pain)
Leave resident in comfortable position
PRACTICE…PRACTICE…PRACTICE!!!!