Unit4(PatientCare&Safety)

refers to an effort to use proper body movement to prevent injury

Body mechanics
refers to the methods used to restrict freedom of movement or normal access to one's body

Immobilization
limb holders, vests, & waist holders are immobilizers used for longer periods of time. (require a physicians order to be used)

Patient Safety Immobilizers
Radiography Immobilizers

sponges, velcro straps, sandbags, & tape are the common positioning aids employed.
Pediatric Immobilizers
-Pigg-O-Stat
-Pedia-Poser positioning chair
-Restraint boards

Commercial Devices
Pediatric Immobilizers
-Sheets
-Tape

Noncommercial Devices
means being sensitive to the patients condition

Emotional comfort
Involves being aware of a patient's injury/pain & take steps to minimize impact

Physical comfort

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Unit4(PatientCare&Safety)

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Unit 4, Patient Care & Safety

Updated

2018-09-22T17:52:09Z