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BoosterEasy - Home Care Made Easier
Bed sheet advancing system that makes boosting the patient safe and easy without any assistance
This is the conventional way of boosting a patient:
- Grab the slide sheet or draw sheet at the patients upper back and hips on the side of the bed closest to you.
- Put one foot forward as you prepare to move the patient. Put your weight on your back leg.
- On the count of three, move the patient by shifting your weight to your front leg and pulling the sheet toward the head of the bed.
- You may need to do this more than once to get the person in the right position.
- You must move or pull someone up in bed the right way to avoid injuring the patient's shoulders and skin. Using the right method will also help protect your back.
- It takes at least 2 people to safely move a patient up in bed.
- Friction from rubbing can scrape or tear the person's skin. Common areas at risk for friction are the shoulders, back, buttocks, elbows, and heels.
- Never move patients up by grabbing them under their arms and pulling. This can injure their shoulders.
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