May require additional staff. Evaluate/screen patient and wait until calm if needed. If safe to perform task, use one of these options.
Options:
- If patients fall in inaccessible spaces, place sling on top of friction reducing device and slide out to accessible space.
- Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with seated or supine sling to wheelchair, stretcher or bed.
- Lift patient with air assisted lifting device, then use air assisted lateral transfer device to laterally move to stretcher.
Bariatric patients require additional caregivers.