Tilt Table Flashcards
what is the purpose of a tilt table?
re-acclimate patient to upright posture
what should be done during the process of using a tilt table?
vital signs should be taken before, during, and after (keep the pt. talking)
what should you do with a patient who complains of dizziness upon helping them to sitting?
keep the pt. talking
what are the indications of a tilt table?
improve level of awareness
facilitate WB
improve orthostatic hypotension
improve lung function
what are the contraindications of a tilt table?
bilateral WB limitations
unstable SCI
what are the precautions for a tilt table?
erratic BP
unstable HR
intracranial monitoring
what should you look for when doing treatment using a tilt table?
excessive increase/decrease in BP/HR change in consciousness diaphoresis LE edema decrease in/loss of pedal pulse reports of nausea or numbness vertigo changes in facial or limb color
how do you get a patient onto a tilt table?
slide pt. onto table using a draw sheet or slippery sheet transfer
where do the straps go?
just below knees; pelvis; chest (as needed)
under what circumstances might a tilt table be preferable to standing at bedside?
pt. too weak; standing fully upright causes problems
what determines strap placement?
what you are trying to secure and not secure
what factors determine how high the table is tilted?
pt. response
when would you transition to standing?
when pt. can tolerate 20minutes at 70-80˚; use clinical judgement
