AMBULATING W/ CRUTCHES

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obtained instructions from therapist and ascertained which gait patient knows
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assembled equipment
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checked crutches to assure rubber suction tips on bottom ends are it worn or torn and axillary bars and hand rests are padded
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knock on door or ask for permission to enter from behind curtain, pause before entering
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greet patient and introduce self
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identified patient
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explain skill and get consent
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helped patient put on walking shoes
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use alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene
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applied gait belt
11use underhand and assist patient to standing position12tell patient to bear weight on good leg, position crutches on both sides13check fit of crutches13aposition 4-6 in in front of feet13bmove them 2-4 in to sides of feet13c2 inch gap between scilla and axillary bar13delbow at 26-30°13eif needed adjustments tell therapist14assist patient with required gait15: fourmove right crutch, then left foot, then left crutch, then right foot16: threemove both virtues and affected foot then the good foot17: tworight foot and left crutch at same time, left foot and right crutch at same time18: swing-tobalance weight on foot or feet, move both crutches, move weight forward, swing to crutches19: swing throughbalance weight on foot or feet, move both crutches, move weight forward, swing through crutches, and slightly in front20repeat gait for three series21minister progress and give feedback on performance, don't move too far forward, don't rest on axillary rest22assist patient back into bed or chair23removed gait belt and put it up24use alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene25report skills and observations to therapist