Comfort devices is a sub chapter belongs to Nursing Foundations subject for the first year BSc Nursing students. this ppt helps you to learn regarding definition of comfort devices, factors affecting comfort & the different comfort devices its purposes & application to the patients.
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
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
This presentation contains :-
1.Definition of comfort devices
2. Pillows
3. Purpose or use of pillow
4. Back rest
5. Use of back rest
6. Bed cradle
7. Use of bed cradle
8. Cardiac table
9. use of cardiac table
10. Mattresses
11. Use of mattresses
12. Air mattresses
13. Water mattress
14. Trapeze bar
15. use of trapeze bar
16. Foot board
17. use of foot board
18. Trochanter rolls
19. Sand bags
20, use of sand bags
21. Side rails
22. use of side rails
23. wedge /abductor pillow
24. Knee rest
25. Bed blocks
comfort devices which is very useful for patient care in their comfort and prevent discomfort in clinical area.
Every person have right to put themselves in comfort, when patient is in clinical are its complete responsibility of nurses to find out the suitable comfort devices for patient based on patients priority.
So in this slide, verities of comfort devices and their uses have been discussed.
this presentation is help for the first year G.M.N OR B.Sc. Nursing student regarding the information regarding the comfort devices that can help the patient for their recovery or the help to provide proper device that can be used in the hospital as well home care of the patient.
Re-education means educating something, which is already known by an individual.
Here the patient knows the activities or movements or functions that has, to be performed but due to his ailment or diseased pathology he could not perform it properly.
This powerpoint talks about the different postures adapted by a human body. Along with it, what are the postures the human body needs to adapt when standing, sitting and lying.
Therapeutic Positions are used to promote comfort of the patient.
Proper turning and positioning allows the health care provider to make clients, as comfortable as possible, prevent contractures, and pressure sore, and facilitate diagnostic test for surgical intervention.
To relieve pressure to new positions every 2 hours.
Three factors significant in positioning are- Pressure, Friction and Shear
According to Annamma Jacob,
Positioning is defined as placing the patient in good body alignment as needed therapeutically.
According to nurseinfo.in,
Positioning is defined as placing the person in such a way to perform therapeutic interventions to promote the health of an individual
PURPOSE
To promote comfort
To prevent complication
To stimulate circulation
To promote normal physiologic functions.
ARTICLES
Clean, dry, firm bed
Different types of mattress
Bed Boards
Pillows
Footboards/ Foot boot
Sandbags
Hand rolls
Trochanter rolls
Bed blocks
Over bed Table
Additional Sheets
Trapeze bar
PRINCIPLES
Maintain good body mechanics.
Obtain assistance as required.
Ensure that mattress is firm and level of bed is at working height.
Ensure that sheets are clean and dry.
Avoid placing a body part directly over another to prevent pressure.
Plan a regular position change schedule for the patient for 24 hours..
Ensure patient comfort.
Wash hand before and after procedure
TYPES OF POSITIONING
Fowler’s Position
Orthopenic Position
Prone Position
Lateral/ Side Lying Position
Sims’s Position/ Semi- Prone Position
Lithotomy Position
Trendelenburg Position
Reverse Trendelenburg Position
Supine Position
Dorsal Recumbent Position
Knee-chest Position
Rose Position
Other Position
FOWLER’S POSITION
Purpose
To relieve or minimize dyspnea
To relieve tension on abdominal sutures
ORTHOPENIC POSITION
High fowler’s position with over bed table placed in front of the client.
Client to rest with both hands on over the bed table/on pillow placed on it and lean forward. Leaning forward facilitates respiration by allowing maximum chest expansion.
Indications:
Patient with severe dyspnea
Cardiac Patients
Position for thoracentesis
Patient with chest drainage tubes
Relieve Respiratory distress
Pericarditis
ARDS
COPD
Emphysema
Asthma
PRONE POSITION
The client is in flat position only abdomen with head turned to one side. The head rest on a pillow, one or both hands beyond the head or at the sides.
Indication
Patients with pressure sores, burns, injuries, and operations on back
For patients after 24 hours of amputation of lower limbs
Position for renal biopsy
To prevents aspiration
NTD
Recovery positions after anesthesia
LATERAL POSTION
Also known as SIDE LYING POSITION.
Client lies on the side with weight on his hips, shoulder pillow support, and stabilizes. Upper most leg, arm, head and back.
In this position, trunk is right angle to bed.
Indication
To promote lung and cardiac function
During seizure attack and air embolism (Left lateral)
Patient with pyloric stenosis after meals.
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5. 1. PILLOWS
● Used as support to maintain correct body
alignment
● Used under the head,arms,legs & along the spine
or abdomen
6. ● Reduces strain on the muscles & joints
● Provides better relaxation & comfort
2. BACKREST
7. ● Used to support the back of the patient at an
angle in a sitting position
● Extra pillows can be provided
● Indicated for patients with cardiac & pulmonary
distress
● Enhances maximum chest expansion
● Relieves dyspnoea
● Promote drainage from the abdominal cavity
● Provides comfortable change of position
9. ● It is a frame used to hold the top bed linen from
coming into contact with the patient.
● Used to prevent pressure from the weight of the
linen
● Allows air circulation
● Indicated for patients with burns,arthritic
pain,pressure sore
11. ● Used for patients who are propped up in a sitting
position for change of position
● Indicated for cardiac patients, asthma
● Aids in use of accessory muscles for breathing
● Position should be changed to prevent fatigue &
embolism.
12. 5. MATTRESSES
● Supports the patients
evenly
● Two types of mattresses
1. Standard bed mattresses
- Fits on a bed frame
1. Egg crate mattresses
- Fits on the standard bed
14. ● These are usually made of wood
● Placed under the mattress to provide support &
firmness
7. CHAIR BED
15. ● These beds can be placed into the position of a
chair for patients who cannot move from the bed
but require a sitting position
8. TRAPEZE BAR
16. ● This bar is suspended
from an overhead frame that
extends from the foot to the
head of the bed.
● The patient can grasp the
bar to raise the trunk off the
18. ● It’s a device that is placed at the foot of the
patient’s bed
● Provide support to the feet
● Prevents foot drop
● Made up of wood,plastic or heavy canvas
20. ● Other name : BED BOARD
● It is a support that is placed under the patient’s
mattress to give added rigidity to the mattress
● Essential for orthopedic patients
● Usually made of wood or canvas
22. ● It is a frame made of wood or metal that extends
lengthwise above the bed & is supported at either
end by a pole
● A trapeze may be attached to the frame
24. ● It prevents the external rotation of the legs when
the patient is in the supine position
● The roll is placed under the buttocks & then rolled
away from the patient until the thigh is in the
neutral position
● How to make trochanter roll?
1. Fold the towel in half lengthwise
2. Roll the towel tightly & keep it in the position
26. ● Provides support
● Immobilize the extremities
● Maintain the specific body alignment
15. HAND ROLLS
27. ● It maintains the thumb slightly adducted & in
opposition to the fingers
● Maintains fingers in a slightly flexed position
● It can be made by folding a washcloth in
half,rolling it lengthwise & securing the roll with a
tape
● Helps in functional mobility to grasp objects
28. 16. HAND WRIST SPLINTS
● These are individually
moulded for the patient
to maintain the proper
alignment of the thumb
in slight adduction & the wrist in slight dorsiflexion
29. 17. SIDE RAILS
● These are the bars positioned
along the sides of the bed
● Ensures patient safety
● Useful for increasing mobility
● Can be used for to sit up in the bed or to move from
side to side.
