Assessing clients for the correct hoist or sling: A practical guide

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 179-182

  Rush, A ^a  

^a BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bariatric patients; Hoists; Manual handling; Risk assessment; Slings

Indexed keywords

EID: 45149105808     PISSN: 17411645     EISSN: 1759779X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2004.11.4.13374     Document Type: Article

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