Introduction:
Stair chairs are a great tool for those with mobility issuesand they can be used by anyone who is old, young, disabled or just plain lazy.However stair chair use isn't always as simple as it seems. Here are the topfive mistakes people make when using a stair chair:
1) Not placing the chair on the stairs properly- this canlead to an accident because of how hard it is to control where you're going; 2)Riding up and down without holding onto anything- this makes it impossible tostop if you need to take a break; 3) Using only one hand while riding up anddown- this puts too much pressure on your arm muscles which leads to fatiguemore quickly; 4) Not being careful when getting.
The first thing is to make sure you have a stair chair. Thesecond thing is to know your limitations. The third step is to be careful whenusing the stair chair, and the last one can be summed up in three words:"don't panic."
You've been told that you need to use a stair chair becauseof your mobility impairment. If you don't know what to do, then this blog postis for you! Stair chairs are designed for people with disabilities and have thecapability of adjusting in height depending on the user's needs. This articlediscusses some things not to do when using a stair chair so as not to harmyourself or others around you.
How should patients be carried on stairs?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggestthat all adults should carry children under the age of 12 in a child carrierwhile going up or down stairs. The CDC cites falls as one of the top causes ofinjury-related deaths among older Americans, with about 27% of fall injuriesleading to hospitalization. Falls are especially risky for seniors because theycan lead to more serious consequences such as broken bones, head trauma, andeven death if someone stumbles over something like a stair railing on their way down from an upper level floor. To avoid these potentially life threatening accidents, it’s important that parents use caution when carrying small children around staircases.
This post will share the most recent findings on how tocarry patients up and down stairs. The research was published in the Journal ofEmergency Medicine. For years, there has been disagreement among medicalprofessionals about how to best carry patients up or down stairs withoutcausing injury or pain. Some say that carrying a patient by their side ispreferable because it can be done for longer periods of time and does not putpressure on one shoulder alone. Others believe that piggybacking is better because it provides more leverage and reduces the risk of slipping. However, this study found that neither method was significantly safer than the other when performed correctly."
Why is it easier to carry a person than a weight?
A man once said "It is easier to carry a person than aweight." and it's true. Carrying that little bit of extra weight couldmake us feel like we have an extra burden on our shoulders. It's not just thephysical aspects that affect how hard carrying something can be, but also themental aspect.
If you are feeling down or anxious, your body will startproducing more cortisol which makes it harder for you to do things that requireenergy and effort such as carrying someone across the street from one buildingto another.
How strong do you have to be to carry a girl?
1. The first thing to do is decide which type of carry youwant to use
2. Then, make sure you're in a good position for the lift
3. Give her time to get into your arms and then pick her upwith both hands on either side of her torso
4. Keep your back straight, knees bent, and take small stepswhile walking
5. If she's struggling or starts screaming put her down asquickly as possible before things escalate
6. If she's struggling or starts screaming put her down asquickly as possible before things escalate.
