HSA 4502 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Scapula, Subcutaneous Tissue, 40 Minutes
29 Jun 2020
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It is important to teach other caregivers and family members the methods of proper positioning and the rationale behind positioning. Principles and concepts: precautions must be taken to avoid unnecessary exposure of sensitive areas of the patient"s body, the linen used to drape the patient should be clean and unused before it is applied. Specific patient needs and the treatment to be provided affect the position the caregiver selects. Specific patient conditions require special attention for positioning: the following areas at a particularly high risk for a seated position: Side-lying position: a patient in a side-lying position initially should be positioned in the center of the bed, mat, or table with the head, trunk, and pelvis aligned. It is recommended that a patient"s position be altered frequently to avoid excessive or prolonged pressure, to reduce the development of contractures, to avoid postural malalignment, and to prevent other adverse effects.
