Question

You find J.F.'s body in the lower 75% of the bed and her left upper leg at an exaggerated angle (more than 45 degrees). The knot at the end of the bed is caught in the pulley and the 20-pound weight is dangling just above the floor. What are you going to do?

Answer 1

Follow the following process in the explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

What you have to do:

• You get adequate help to lift J.F to the head of bed
• Tell one person to slightly pull up on the 20-pound traction weight and have another person slightly lift up the 5-pond suspension weight in order for the group to be able to move J.F toward the head of bed
• Have both lifters to gently and gradually release their weight simulataneously and observe the left upper leg return to a 45-degree angle.
• Make sure to check the traction mechanics after each position change.