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Comfortdevices15 9 14 150627120352 Lva1 App6891
Comfortdevices15 9 14 150627120352 Lva1 App6891
TABLE 9. SANDBAGS
• PURPOSES:
Used for suppo r t t o m aintain correct
body alignment
• PURPOSES:
• To preven t pressure from t h e weight of
linen.
• To allow air t o circulat e around lower limbs.
BED CRADLE
CARDIAC TABLE
• Bed table placed in front with a pillow on i t ,
patient can lean forward & take rest.
• Table without pillow is used for writing &
meals.
• Used for pt s with cardiac conditions & asthma.
• Position should be changed t o relieve fatigue.
PURPOSES:
• Patient can rest over t h e table with t h e help
of pillow.
• Helps t o take meals & in writing.
CARDIAC TABLE
MATTRESSES
• PURPOSES:
• To provide comfort
• Used for very thin and very obese
patients and th o se who are prone t o
pressure sores.
Air mattress water mattress
TRAPEZE BAR
• PURPOSES:
Patient can grasp t h e bar t o raise t h e
trunk off t h e bed surface or t o move
up in bed.
TRAPEZE BAR
FOOTBOARD
• Device t h a t is placed towards t h e f o o t
of p t s bed t o serve as support for his
feet
• Usually made up of wood/plastic/heavy
canvas
PURPOSES:
• To support patients f e e t
• To prevent f o o t drop.
FOOTBOARD
TROCHANTER ROLLS
PURPOSES:
Preve n t e x ternal rotation of legs when
patient is in supine position
TROCHANTER ROLLS
SANDBAGS
• They are sand f illed plastic bags tha t
can be shaped t o body contours
• Can be used in place of or in addition
t o trochanter rolls
• PURPOSES:
• Provide support & shape t o body
• Immobilize extre m it ies & maintain
specific body alignment
SANDBAGS
SIDE RAILS
• PURPOSES:
• Ensure patient’s safety & are useful
for increasing mobility
• PURPOSES:
• Used t o maintain legs in abduction
following Total Hip Replaceme n t Surgery
WEDGE/ABDUCTOR PILLOW
KNEE REST
PURPOSES:
• This gives relaxation and thus relieves
pain on tendons beneath t h e knees.
KNEE REST
BED BLOCKS
• PURPOSES:
• These are used t o raise t h e f o o t end
or head end of t h e bed
BED BLOCKS
AIR CUSHION
PURPOSES:
• Used t o take off t h e weight of t h e
body and t o relieve pressure on certain
parts of t h e body.
AIR CUSHION
RUBBER & COTTON RINGS
PURPOSES:
• These are used t o relieve pressure on
certain parts of t h e body like elbow
and heels.
RUBBER RING COTTON RING
HAND ROLLS
• Made by folding a washcloth in half ,
rolling in leng thwise & securing roll with
tape.
• Roll is placed again s t palmar surface of
hand.
Purposes:
• Maintain t h u m b in slightly adducted & in
opposition t o fingers.
• Maintain fingers in slightly flexed position.
HAND ROLLS