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Nursing: Lifting, Transferring and Positioning of Patients
Lifting, transferring and positioning of patients is frequently undertaken by
nurses on each working day. This is necessary for patient comfort, medical
reasons and completion of self care needs. Lifting can be done in numerous ways.
As well as the nurse physically lifting or moving patients, a number of devices
are also available to assist in the transfer of patients. These range from
straps that are attached to or placed under the patients, to mechanical hoists
and lifters. Any assistance the nurse has is beneficial for....
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