How To Help Patients Get On And Off The Wheelchair?

Long term bedridden patients are prone to bedsore, muscle atrophy and joint stiffness and other complications. Therefore, with the help of wheelchair, bedridden patients can go to outdoor activities regularly to promote blood circulation and physical recovery.

It should be noted that helping patients get on and off the wheelchair is only applicable to patients who can not walk but can sit up.

Step 1: check the wheelchair

First of all, check whether all parts of the wheelchair are in good condition, the brake is fixed, turn up the pedal, put the front wheel of the wheel, push the wheelchair to the end of the bed, the back of the chair is flush with the end of the bed, and the opening is facing the head of the bed.

Step 2: help the patient sit up

Assist the patient to sit up, turn around, drop his legs at the bedside, and put on shoes for the patient.

Step 3: help the patient to the wheelchair

Help the patient sit on the wheelchair, pay attention to the protection of the operator's body during the operation, and pay attention to the principle of saving force. The operator's feet are separated from the front and back, and one leg supports the patient's leg. Put the patient's hands on the operator's shoulder, and make the patient press the operator's shoulder gently. The operator's hands are crossed on the patient's waist, and get up together to help the patient to the wheelchair, Hold the armrest with one hand and gently hold the patient to the wheelchair.

Step 4: help the patient sit well

Turn down the foot pedal, put the patient's foot on the pedal, instruct the patient to sit back and hold the armrest with both hands. If the patient is weak, put the restraint belt on, then release the brake, and the patient can be pushed out.

Attention: when the weather is cold, add clothes for patients in time to prevent catching cold. After the activity, the same method can be used to help the patient back to bed.

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