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    Safe Patient Handling & Movement in the Orthopaedic Setting

    Introduction/Background

    Algorithm I: Turning Patient in Bed (Side-to-Side)

    Algorithm II: Vertical Transfer of Post-Op Total Hip Patient

    Algorithm III: Vertical Transfer of Patient with Cast/Splint

    Algorithm IV: Ambulation

    Clinical Tool I: Lifting & Holding Extremities

    Clinical Tool II: Alternate Methods for Safe Lifting & Holding

    Appendix A: Helpful Hints on Slings

    General Notes for Each Algorithm

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