Client Handling in the Perioperative Environment

Guidelines

Queensland Health
​Guidelines for the Manual Handling in the Perioperative Environment.

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Equipment links

Air transfer devices 
There are a number of air transfer device brands available in single-use and reusable.
Hovermatt in the Operating Room
  • Preparation & lateral transfer
Haines Medical
  • Roll to position air transfer mat
  • Lateral transfer
Hovermatt
  • Turning techniques
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Hovermatt
  • Prone positioning
​   see also Proning with HoverMatt SPU

The Pink Pad Positioning System,
​Xodus Medical

The Pink Pad Positioning System is designed for direct-skin contact and helps prevent positioning-related injuries.

See the website for specific instructions for fitting the Pink Pad for various surgical procedures.

Hoist and sling

Guldmann ceiling hoist
  • Turning to prone
  • Hoisting in prone to supports 
   
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  • Turning to sidelying position & lifting up the upperbody

Limb Preparation -

Quick and effective limb preparation to avoid prolonged holds.
References:
  1. The solution ins in the bag! Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, University NHS Trust
  2. A Quick and effective method of limb preparation with health, safety and efficiency benefits. Narderi etal, Ann R Coll Surg Engl (2012 Mar; 94 (2): 83-86.