cec med 6 assisted fall to floor
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Session 5Lowering the Patient to the Floor
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Beware
The main hazards when lowering a patient to
the floor are:
• Harm to the patient – such as aggravating
an existing injury, or creating a new one.
• Harm to staff – a manual handling risk.
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Lowering a patient to the floor
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OneWhile mobilising a patient,
•position yourself slightly behind the
patient
•your arm supporting their pelvis or
pelican belt.
•control their centre of gravity
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TwoWhen patient is falling,
• position yourself behind the patient,
• supporting around the trunk or
pelican belt.
When lowering the patient,
• ensure you maintain good posture,
• brace your back,
• and bend your hips and knees.
• Avoid twisting movements wherever
possible.
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ThreeOnce the patient is on the floor,
• position them comfortably
• and determine if there has been
any injury.
• Seek appropriate medical
attention.
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