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Comfort Devices

This document discusses various comfort devices used in healthcare. It defines comfort and comfort devices as mechanical tools that provide optimal comfort and relieve pain, discomfort, tension and anxiety. Some key comfort devices mentioned include pillows, back rests, bed cradles, cardiac tables, mattresses, trapeze bars, footboards, trochanter rolls, sandbags, and side rails. The document explains the purpose of each device and factors that promote or inhibit patient comfort. It emphasizes that comfort devices are important for supporting patients' bodies, allowing freedom of movement, and maintaining correct positioning and alignment.

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COMFORT DEVICES BY Mrs. Babitha K Devu Assistant Professor SMVDCoN
COMFORT - DEFINITION  Comfort- The absence of irritating stimuli that distract one's attention from the task at hand.  Comfort- The state of freedom from pain, discomfort, tension & anxiety.  Comfort- Is a sense of mental and physical well being. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
COMFORT DEVICES- DEFINITION  Comfort devices are the mechanical devices planned to provide optimal comfort to an individual.  Comfort devices are invented articles which would add comfort to the patient when used in appropriate manner. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
LIST OF COMFORT DEVICES… 1. PILLOWS 2. BACK REST 3. BED CRADLE 4. CARDIAC TABLE 5. MATTRESSES 6. TRAPEZE BAR 7. FOOTBOARD 8.TROCHANTER ROLLS 9.SANDBAGS 10.SIDE RAILS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
11. WEDGE/ ABDUCTOR PILLOW 12.KNEE REST 13.BED BLOCKS 17. SPLINTS & BRACES List of comfort devices… 14. AIR CUSHION 15. RUBBER & COTTON RINGS 16. HAND ROLLS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
FACTORS PROMOTING AND INHIBITING COMFORT Factors promoting Factors inhibiting Normal temperature Too high or too low temperature Mormal humidity Dry or too humid environment Safe, clean, quite and comfortable environment Unsafe, unpleasant and stressful environment Comfortable positions Uncomfortable position Neat and clean bed and linen Dirty and soiled bed and linen Good ventilation Poor ventilation Normal lighting Glaring or too dim lighting Pleasant odours Unpleasant odours No fear Fear No stress and worry Stress and worry Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
MECHANICAL DEVICES FOR COMFORT MEASURES
PILLOWS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
PILLOWS  PURPOSES:  Used for support to maintain correct body alignment  Used under head , arms , legs & along spine or abdomen to provide comfort. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
BACK REST Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
BACK REST  Support patient’s back at an angle , so that he may maintain a sitting position.  Can be adjusted to desired angle.  Extra pillows are needed.  Arms of patient are well supported.  Used for pts suffering with cardiac & pulmonary distress. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
 PURPOSES: I. To relieve dyspnoea. II. To promote drainage from abdominal cavity. III. To provide a comfortable change of position. BACK REST Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
BED CRADLE Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
BED CRADLE • It is a frame used to hold the bed linen from touching the pt. • Cradle is a semicircular / rectangular frame of metal. • May be made of wood or bamboo. • PURPOSES: • To prevent pressure from the weight of linen. • To allow air to circulate around lower limbs. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
CARDIAC TABLE Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
CARDIAC TABLE • Bed table placed in front with a pillow on it, patient can lean forward & take rest. • Table without pillow is used for writing & meals. • Used for pts with cardiac conditions & asthma. • Position should be changed to relieve fatigue. PURPOSES:  Patient can rest over the table with the help of pillow.  Helps to take meals & in writing. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
AIR MATTRESS water mattress Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
MATTRESSES MAINLY TWO TYPES: • 1. AIR MATTRESS • 2. WATER MATTRESS  PURPOSES:  To provide comfort  Used for very thin and very obese patients and those who are prone to pressure sores. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
TRAPEZE BAR Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
TRAPEZE BAR Bar is suspended from an overhead frame to head of bed  PURPOSES: Patient can grasp the bar to raise the trunk off the bed surface or to move up in bed. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
FOOTBOARD Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
FOOTBOARD • Device that is placed towards the foot of pts bed to serve as support for his feet • Usually made up of wood/plastic/heavy canvas PURPOSES:  To support patients feet  To prevent foot drop. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
TROCHANTER ROLLS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
TROCHANTER ROLLS • A cotton bath blanket/sheet is folded lengthwise to width extending from greater trochanter of femur to lower border of popliteal space PURPOSES: Prevent external rotation of legs when patient is in supine position Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
SANDBAGS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
SANDBAGS • They are sand filled plastic bags that can be shaped to body contours • Can be used in place of or in addition to trochanter rolls • PURPOSES: • Provide support & shape to body • Immobilize extremities & maintain specific body alignment Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
SIDE RAILS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
SIDE RAILS • Side rails are the bars positioned along the sides of the length of the bed • PURPOSES: • Ensure patient’s safety & are useful for increasing mobility • Provide assistance in rolling from side to side or sitting up in bed Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
WEDGE/ABDUCTOR PILLOW Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
WEDGE/ABDUCTOR PILLOW • It is a triangular shaped pillow made of heavy foam • PURPOSES: • Used to maintain legs in abduction following Total Hip Replacement Surgery Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
KNEE REST Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
KNEE REST  This is a device placed under the knees to provide comfort. PURPOSES:  This gives relaxation and thus relieves pain on tendons beneath the knees. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
BED BLOCKS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
BED BLOCKS  Made up of wood or metal.  PURPOSES:  These are used to raise the foot end or head end of the bed Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
AIR CUSHION Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
AIR CUSHION Air cushions are made up of rubber and it can be inflated with air PURPOSES:  Used to take off the weight of the body and to relieve pressure on certain parts of the body. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
RUBBER RING COTTON RING Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
RUBBER & COTTON RINGS These are circular rings made of rubber or cotton. PURPOSES:  These are used to relieve pressure on certain parts of the body like elbow and heels. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
HAND ROLLS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
HAND ROLLS • Made by folding a washcloth in half , rolling in lengthwise & securing roll with tape. • Roll is placed against palmar surface of hand. Purposes: • Maintain thumb in slightly adducted & in opposition to fingers. • Maintain fingers in slightly flexed position. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
SPLINTS & BRACES Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
SPLINTS & BRACES Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor
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