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The ergonomic effects on caregivers when transporting patients in hospital beds
Transporting patients on hospital beds is an ergonomically high risk activity for caregivers. However, the use of powered assisted beds can have a positive impact on their work lives. Read an extract from 'A case for powered bed transport' whitepaper below
What technologies are used to aid caregivers in transporting patients on hospital beds?
There are different types of power assisted transport technologies used with hospital beds that help caregivers reduce effort in transporting patients throughout the facility.
Bariatric loop repositioning sling
repositioning sling assists the caregiver with in-bed repositioning and transferring plus-size patients in a supine position from one flat surface to another. The sling dimensions fit with the Arjo bariatric beds.
Enterprise 5000X
The Enterprise 5000X bed is a general use hospital bed in the Enterprise range. The design may offer both caregiver and patient benefits in the key areas of safety, clinical efficacy and ease of use.
Enterprise 9000X
The Enterprise 9000X hospital bed from Arjo delivers significant benefits to the patient, caregiver and healthcare facility.
Clip sling - unpadded legs
The Clip sling - unpadded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand(2)
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.
Arjo slide tubes
Arjo slide tubes are designed to help caregivers carry out in-bed repositioning and transfers with less of the physical stress and strain associated with manual handling.
Sitting
of bed. Solutions to facilitate care and rehabilitation. Sitting facilitate good eye contact and personal interaction. For high-quality care. The Sara Combilizer enables patients to be placed into a variety of seated positions out of bed.
Loop comfort repositioning sling
to move or reposition the patient in bed including turning to and from the prone position, lateral transfer from one flat surface to another and lifting from the floor. The sling can also be used as bed linen and may be left under the patient
Paediatric clip sling
The Paediatric clip sling is suitable for everyday patient handling routines such as bed and chair related transfers and it is designed specifically for children with an additional buckle in the head area.
Loop turning sling
having to log roll or move the patient and assists the caregiver with turning/rolling a patient in a supine position in bed.
Arjo slide sheets
Arjo slide sheets with handles are designed to help caregivers carry out in-bed repositioning and transfers with less of the physical stress and strain associated with manual handling.
Clip in situ sling - unpadded legs
The Clip in situ sling - unpadded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It may be left under the patient between transfers (if clinical assessment allows).
AirPal Air Assisted Transfer in action
air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.
Clip sling - padded legs
The Clip sling-padded legs is used for a range of everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It has additional padding around the leg pieces to provide extra comfort.
5 things to consider when choosing an air-assisted lateral transfer device
with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.
Loop in situ sling - padded legs
The Loop in situ sling-padded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It may be left under the patient between transfers (if clinical assessment allows).