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# Mobility and comfort

Body mechanics, positioning, transfers, walking aids, the complications of immobility and hygiene.

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## Procedure

- [**Bed bath, oral care and hygiene of the dependent patient** A bed bath and oral care clean, comfort and let you check the skin; a clean mouth also prevents…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/bed-bath-oral-care-and-hygiene-of-the-dependent-patient/)
- [**Heat and cold applications, and hypothermia and hyperthermia blankets** Heat widens blood vessels and cold narrows them; both ease pain or swelling when applied…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/heat-and-cold-applications-and-hypothermia-and-hyperthermia-blankets/)
- [**Mechanical prevention of venous thromboembolism: stockings and intermittent compression** Compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression devices help keep blood in the legs…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/mechanical-prevention-of-venous-thromboembolism-stockings-and-intermittent-compr/)
- [**Transfers: bed to chair, bed to stretcher and mechanical lifts** Most injuries to patients and staff happen during transfers: plan them, use the right equipment…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/transfers-bed-to-chair-bed-to-stretcher-and-mechanical-lifts/)
- [**Walking aids: canes, crutches and walkers** A well-fitted, well-used cane, crutch or walker gives support and prevents falls; a badly fitted…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/walking-aids-canes-crutches-and-walkers/)

## Fundamental

- [**Body mechanics and safe patient handling** Good posture helps, but what protects nurses and patients most is not lifting by hand and using…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/body-mechanics-and-safe-patient-handling/)
- [**Complications of immobility and how to prevent them** Staying in bed affects almost every body system; mobilising early and safely is the best…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/complications-of-immobility-and-how-to-prevent-them/)

## Safe practice

- [**Patient positions: Fowler, supine, lateral, prone and others** Every position in bed has a reason: breathing better, eating without aspiration, relieving…](https://durgical.com/en/nursing/patient-positions-fowler-supine-lateral-prone-and-others/)

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