The Use of Friction-Reducing Devices in a Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Program

Cet article traite de différent types de produits de glissement non-mécaniques, leurs avantages et inconvénients, les considérations de sécurité, et comment ils peuvent être utilisés dans des départements spécifiques.


Abstract
Friction-reducing devices are a low-cost solution in the patient handling arena compared to mechanical solutions, such as floor-based lifts or ceiling lifts. Ideally placed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries sustained from repositioning patients or moving patients laterally from one surface to another, FRDs are available in a variety of forms including slide sheets/tubes, air-assisted devices, slide boards, and roller boards, and should be included in any safe patient handling program as part of the equipment continuum. The purpose of this article is to discuss various types of non-mechanical friction-reducing products, their advantages and disadvantages, safety considerations, and how they can be utilized in specific departments.

Source

BAPTISTE-MCKINNEY, Andrea et HALVORSON, Betty. The Use of Friction-Reducing Devices in a Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Program. International Journal of SPHM [en ligne]. septembre 2018. Vol. 8, n° 3, pp. 132‑141. [Consulté le 27 novembre 2018]. Disponible à l’adresse : https://sphmjournal.com/product/use-friction-reducing-devices-safe-patient-handling-mobility-program/

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