As for the nursing measures to prevent patients from falling, the first thing is to keep the floor in the ward clean and dry to avoid the presence of water. If there is water, the patient will easily slip, especially in the bathroom and hot water. The floor of the room must be kept clean and dry at all times to prevent patients from slipping when fetching water or washing their faces.
Secondly, there should be enough lighting at night to prevent patients from falling when they go to the bathroom at night. At the same time, obstacles should be avoided in indoor corridors. At the same time, attention should also be paid to some garbage, especially peels. on the ground.
If the patient needs some daily necessities, they must be placed around the patient or ask the patient to inform the attendant to help. The patient should also wear some non-slip shoes and do not wear slippers when walking to avoid accidents. slip.
Extended information:
The harm caused by falls to patients will extend the length of hospitalization, lead to the occurrence of complications, and reduce the ability to move after discharge. We hope to gain close cooperation from you and your family members, and with the preventive measures we provide, you can be discharged from the hospital safely and healthily.
1. Precautions for environmental safety
1. Before lying down or sitting on a hospital bed, first determine the distance between the hospital bed and your body to make sure it is fixed and will not move.
2. Please pull up the bed rail on the far side from the family member to make it easier for the patient to get out of bed and get up. If the patient is unconscious, weak, or does not wake up after anesthesia, the bed rails on both sides should be pulled up and fixed to maintain their safety.
3. Remove excess debris from the floor, do not place items on the floor randomly, and organize the items around the hospital bed to keep the floor and walkways clear.
4. Please leave a night light in the ward and toilet at night and maintain appropriate lighting to ensure a safe walking environment at night.
5. Keep the floor dry. If there is moisture, please notify the nurse immediately to deal with it immediately.
6. When walking in the corridor or getting up in the toilet, please use the handrails on the wall to assist with movement.
7. Place commonly used items, urinals, etc. within the patient's field of vision and within easy reach.
8. Do not allow children to play or play in wards, corridors and other places.
9. When children ride in wheelchairs, strollers, or electric vehicles, they should always pay attention to avoid falling.
10. When young sick children are lying on the hospital bed, be sure to pull up and fix the bed rails on both sides to avoid falling.
2. Other precautions in daily life
1. When the patient takes sleeping pills, sedatives, or has dizziness or unstable blood pressure, it is recommended that he stay in bed as much as possible. ?
2. If the patient has no family members around but needs assistance, immediately notify the nurse using the pager.
3. When the patient is restless or unconscious, please pull up the bed rails and restrain and protect the patient if necessary. 4. When the patient's clothes are too large or too long, it is recommended to change to suitable clothes.
5. When the patient is not undergoing treatment, the height of the hospital bed should be maintained at a height where the patient can sit on the edge of the bed with his feet on the ground. 6. Place the patient's belongings in the cabinet as much as possible, keep the passage clear of obstacles, and turn on the lights to maintain adequate lighting.