Assisting Patients in Imaging Labs - Video Lesson

Hey everybody, and welcome back to our Imaging Patient Care and Safety course. This lesson covers safe patient handling and transfer safety. In imaging sciences, patient safety and staff safety must work hand in hand. The transfer of patients onto imaging equipment such as radiography and fluoroscopy tables, CT scanners, and MRI tables poses both physical and environmental risks. Understanding the appropriate devices, procedures, and safety principles is essential to preventing injury, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining the integrity of highly specialized equipment. Let's get started. First, let's discuss devices that aid in safe patient handling. One of the most effective strategies for reducing injuries during transfers is the use of assistive handling devices like transfer boards, slide sheets, and mechanical lifts. Let's take a closer look at each one. Transfer boards