The CNA who comes to our house daily consistently puts the drawsheet either at the patient's hips, or mid-back. I am having difficulty turning the patient and think probably the drawsheet should be higher on the back, so as to distribute the leaverage across the whole torso....and I think it would be easier on the patient, too, rather than having a tight pull on lower back. I think it would be gentler if placed higher. however, I don't want to be a know-it-all, since in fact I was not trained in this...and the CNA supposedly was???? I have mentioned before about the placement, and at least got her to come up higher than the hips, but I don't want to nag about bringing it even higher if I am wrong in my thinking.
2006-09-12 16:28:29 · 4 answers · asked by Cat Woman 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
A draw sheet is placed between the armpits and hips. It should be smooth and of sufficient strength to support the patient as they are rolled or lifted with the sheet.
You don't have to criticize the CNA, you can just say "Hey i would like to try placing that draw sheet a little higher up on "mom". I think it would work a little easier for us when you aren't here.
Hope it goes well for you.
2006-09-12 16:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see drawsheets placed the way the CNA places it, and to distribute the weight more evenly, we pull on drawsheet with one hand and support the shoulder with the other, doing most of the lifting with the drawsheet hand. Really works best with it on the hip area. Hold on to the sheet close the the patient's body. That helps.
2006-09-12 16:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The draw sheet should be placed under the buttocks, hips and lower back. That's where the weight in the body is, especially in women. If it isn't working properly, you're not doing it correctly.
2006-09-12 16:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by miriam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can tell you from a patients point of view. if you place iteven shoulder to hip it is more comfortable. but what works for the pt and for you ask them what is better for them. some may like the sheetsonly at hips and it helps give them a turn. and that being at what is their stronger side to turn on. if they are ambulant totally then what is easier for you so that you dont strain turning. but also safety for them. would be hip and torso like to shoulder.
2006-09-12 16:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋