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==== Turn Tables / Manual Standing Aids ==== | ==== Turn Tables / Manual Standing Aids ==== | ||
Most turn tables have knee blocks and handles to allow the person to participate. | Most turn tables have knee blocks and handles to allow the person to participate. Some have the option of a pivoting seat paddles to allow the person to sit down whilst being moved from one position to another.<ref>Sara Stedy - Arjo<nowiki/>https://www.arjo.com/int/products/safe-patient-handling/standing-and-raising-aid/sara-stedy/ (Accessed 23 October 2020)</ref> Most transfer aid have a weight limit but their limiting factor is normal width therefore bariatric alternatives are available. | ||
==== Electric Standing Aids ==== | ==== Electric Standing Aids ==== | ||
Electric | Electric standing aids come in many forms but their aim is to allow a person to actively participate in their stand whilst providing full support. These can either allow someone to stand onto a platform or directly onto the floor to allow for stepping practice. | ||
==== Hoists ==== | ==== Hoists ==== | ||
Hoists | Hoists can be either mobile or fixed to a ceiling track. Hoists are used in conjunction with a sling, which is specific to the brand of hoist, the patient and the aim of hoisting for example a leave in sling, a hygiene sling, a disposable sling (often used in a healthcare setting) or an amputee sling. If someone requires a hoist then it needs to reflected in their moving and handling care plan ensuring the correct sling size. <ref>HSE '''Getting to grips with hoisting people'''https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsis3.pdf (Accessed 23 October 2020)</ref> | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Transfer aids are required if a person is unable to safely move using a walking aid from one location to another for example moving from a chair to a bed.
Types of Transfer aids[edit | edit source]
Turn Tables / Manual Standing Aids[edit | edit source]
Most turn tables have knee blocks and handles to allow the person to participate. Some have the option of a pivoting seat paddles to allow the person to sit down whilst being moved from one position to another.[1] Most transfer aid have a weight limit but their limiting factor is normal width therefore bariatric alternatives are available.
Electric Standing Aids[edit | edit source]
Electric standing aids come in many forms but their aim is to allow a person to actively participate in their stand whilst providing full support. These can either allow someone to stand onto a platform or directly onto the floor to allow for stepping practice.
Hoists[edit | edit source]
Hoists can be either mobile or fixed to a ceiling track. Hoists are used in conjunction with a sling, which is specific to the brand of hoist, the patient and the aim of hoisting for example a leave in sling, a hygiene sling, a disposable sling (often used in a healthcare setting) or an amputee sling. If someone requires a hoist then it needs to reflected in their moving and handling care plan ensuring the correct sling size. [2]
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Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sara Stedy - Arjohttps://www.arjo.com/int/products/safe-patient-handling/standing-and-raising-aid/sara-stedy/ (Accessed 23 October 2020)
- ↑ HSE Getting to grips with hoisting peoplehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsis3.pdf (Accessed 23 October 2020)