Fundamental techniques for transferring patients
The most fundamental technique for transferring patients is the Balance Pivot. This simple technique allows the caregiver to use leverage to reduce the patients weight so that it is easy to control. Most of the
Many facilities are caught in a balancing act. That balancing act is between their desire to reduce the ongoing transfer injuries with the tight budget that limits capital for training and equipment. The solution to this balancing act
Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis (ALS) often called Lou Gehrig’s disease poses serious problems for both the caregiver and the patient. Simply transferring from one location to another can be not only a challenge but a risk to both parties of further