I am a community carer and i go to a lady who has been bed bound for 12 months. she lives with her son and daughter in law. she has a pin a 1 knee that wont allow her leg to bend. she would like to be able to sit in her chair. but she cant walk, put any weight on her legs or help move herself at all. her general health is fine. i see no reason why she cant get out of bed. however, my boss has said that it's not possible. the lady was last hoisted in a cradle sling in hosp about 8 months ago. she was in pain as there was no support for her legs, besides 2 nurses holding them.... my question (finally) is, has anyone come across a sling/hoist that will support her legs during transfers? im sure there is, but my boss says not. i think this is because she hasn't the time to look into it herself. please could anyone help suggest a website for hoists, or give any advice. i promised my client i would do some research. thanks in advance.
Depends on what form of hoist, a moment individual is more often than not required to double investigate defense assessments to not actuall function the hpisr. It is well train to have 2 individuals however no longer the regulation.
Absolutely! There are plenty of hoyer lifts and stands that can be used in this situation.The sling would even be a great idea! All you need is someone who can keep the knee abducted and held straight during the transfer.A stand lift would be an excellent choice too abiding she has strength in her other leg and has use of her arms.I used the stand lift on a left leg amputee and it worked beautifully until he was discharged. Depending on her weight you could also get a gait belt and another person to help her to a chair.If she is small you yourself could maneuver her into a chair with just a gait belt.After 8 months she has to have some weight bearing on her knee no matter how little pressure she could use.Otherwise what is the point in putting in the pin. Patient transfers can at times be painful to the patient.That is why we use these transfer devices to minimize the pain. A Hoyer lift is what you need to transfer her.these lifts are full body supported and often have great leg support.Problem is they are highly expensive and probably would not be practical unless of course they can be rented in the uk.The standing lift would be another option I would try. If all else fails go buy a gait belt and transfer her to the chair with the help of another person.This is usually the most cost effective and least painful way
