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773 Preventing MSDs in Healthcare
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Solutions for Patient Lifting and Repositioning

Repositioning

Description: Trapeze bar; hand blocks and push up bars attached to the bed frame.

Trapeze Bar and Base

When to Use: Reposition patients who can assist the caregiver during the activity. (i.e., patients who have upper body strength and can use their extremities).

Points to Remember: Patients use trapeze bar by holding the bar suspended from an overhead frame to raise themselves up and reposition themselves in bed. If a caregiver is helping, make sure the bed wheels are locked, bedrails are lowered, and bed is adjusted to the caregiver's waist height. May not be suitable for heavier patients.

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2-10. This device can be used to reposition patients who have upper body strength and can assist the caregiver during the activity.