What can you do yourself: patient-related actions - In the OR - In the OR
Onderdeel van: Physical strain
How and when does physical strain occurPhysical strain is the result of the combination between the demands of a task and the physical capacity of the employee. It can be divided into Physical strain and dynamic strain. Static strain (also known as postural strain): occurs when an (unfavorable) posture is held for longer than one minute. The goal is to prevent or minimize physically demanding situations as much as possible. The booklet “Wat nekt je” offers extensive information on this topic. OR assistants experience physical strain when: preparations and setting up of Instruments transport and transfer during surgery: instrumenting assisting…
