Bed Mobilitty PPT Flashcards
Why do we drape? What are the draping principles ?
For minimum exposure dignity
Protect a patient’s modesty and dignity
For warmth and comfort
Protection of vulnerable areas
Protection of a patients clothing
Regarding personal preferences, each patient has _______
Their own concept of modesty
Provide culturally sensitive care ,
Appreciate and respect individual differences
- cultures avoid exposing skin to non family members
- some cultures will have restrictions on being touched
- prefer health care provider of same gender
- refuse to wear garnets worn by another
- some patients will wear attire that may not be great for exercise
The area treated should both be exposed and have
Freedom of motion
Check your linen supply _______ your session
Before
Proper positioning plays a key role in
Preventing skin breakdown
Patients should be repositioned every
2 years
Short term positioning
Often used for treatments
Never leave patient without supervision or a way to
Contact someone if they need help
Patient comfort coincides with
Safety
Maintain normal spinal curves for
Patient comfort
Consider for each patient (pt access)
Is it safe?
Does it provide the necessary access
Is it comfortable
For seated positioning, use a cushion, not a
Pillow
In long term positioning, for the integumentary system,
Risk for pressure injuries
Long term positioning connective tissues,
They need mobility to change length and maintain flexibility
Long term positioning cardiopulmonary
Edema
Long term positioning musculoskeletal
Joint contractures, calcium loss
Goals of long term positioning
Safety
Prevent negative effects on multiple systems
Comfort
Maintain alignment
Enhance function
Semi Fowler degree
30 30
Fowler degree
45
Trendelenberg
Decline 15-30
Abduction wedge
THA
Stability starts with a
Large base of support
You will again a position with a low
Center of mass, first
