The key points for transporting a patient on a trolley are: gentle and steady movements, coordinated and consistent, and appropriate speed of the trolley to ensure the patient's safety and comfort.
Flatbed patient transportation is a common method used by healthcare organizations or emergency services to transfer patients from one place to another. Here is some important information and considerations about flatbed truck patient transportation.
Flatbed patient transportation refers to the use of specially designed flatbed trucks or stretcher vans to transfer a patient from a hospital, nursing home, EMS, or other medical facility to a destination such as an operating room, clinic, radiology department, or other treatment department. This method is mainly used for patients who are in stable condition and do not require emergency and special supervision, such as ward transfers and day surgery patients. Before transporting a patient by flatbed, the following preparations need to be made:
1. Determine the patient's condition: Before flatbed transportation, medical staff need to assess the patient's condition to ensure that the patient is suitable for transportation by flatbed. If the patient's condition is critical or requires special supervision, other more appropriate modes of transportation should be used, such as emergency vehicles or ambulance helicopters.
2. Check the equipment on the flatbed: Make sure the flatbed or stretcher truck is well equipped and cleaned and disinfected. For patients with special needs, such as stretcher trucks need to have hooks and other equipment, should be prepared.
3, to ensure the safety of patients: in the process of patient transfer, medical staff should ensure the safety of patients. This includes properly securing the patient on a flatbed truck or stretcher to keep them stable and avoid falls, sliding or other injuries.
4. Coordinate with the destination: Ensure that the relevant authorities at the destination are ready, including the provision of beds or treatment equipment, and communicate the patient's information to the receiving party.
Precautions for transfer
During the transfer process, try to consider the patient's comfort. Ensure that the patient is positioned correctly and provide the necessary support and cushions to minimize discomfort. When moving the patient from the bed to the flatbed or stretcher, maneuver carefully to avoid sudden shakes or bumps.