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How to perform calm patient transfers with Vendlet & Lejrelet

Posted on by Jason Swaffield
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02
Mar

As you probably know, VENDLET can easily be used for clients that are anxious or uneasy during transfers. This might be clients with cognitive challenges, that make it difficult for them to understand what is going on. In these cases, VENDLET in itself already has a calming effect. However, for severely uneasy or anxious clients, who might

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Manual Handling and ‘Best Practice’

Posted on by Jason Swaffield
27
May

When it comes to Manual Handling, does “Best Practice” simply mean more staff to ease the load?  Not necessarily. In a world of increased bariatric presence in our Hospitals and Aged Care facilities, we have to work smarter not harder, particularly as securing funding for extra staff is a perpetual conundrum. The Vendlet Bed Turning

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COVID-19: Safety Tools for Infection Control

Posted on by Jason Swaffield
18
May

A complication of COVID-19’s viral infection is respiratory compromise, notably poor oxygenation and in worst cases, respiratory failure. Positioning in prone, or belly down, improves oxygenation. Use of training schedules, even for persons not intubated and in severe respiratory failure, have shown anecdotal benefit during this pandemic. Proning slings are ideal for turning to sideways

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Your Guide to Properly Positioning Bedridden Patients

Posted on by Melissa Stehr
Your Guide to Properly Positioning Bedridden Patients
01
Nov

Knowing how to properly position a patient in their bed will not only make that individual more comfortable, but it could also prevent the development of painful ulcers known as bedsores or “pressure sores”. These uncomfortable issues are one of the main reasons why hospital staff and care providers must find a way to safely

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