LIST OF COMFORT DEVICES AND THEIR USES

 LIST OF COMFORT DEVICES AND THEIR USES

1.BED BARS (SIDE RAILS) -

These are used to prevent the patient from failing out of beds 

2.BACK REST -

These are used to support the back in sitting position 

3.FOOT BOARD (FOOT REST) -

It is used to prevent foot drop and maintains normal position of foot

4.SAND BAGS -

These are used to immobilize the body parts in case of fracture limb 

5. BED CRADEL - 

This is used to prevent the weight of top bed clothes on patients body in care of burn 

6.CARDIAC TABLE -

This is placed in front of the patient and top of table is adjusted to the desired height so that patient take food ,write or read 

7.AIR CUSHION -

IT is used to relieve pressure on certain parts of body ex buttock and body prominences

8.RUBBER AND COTTON RINGS -

These are used to relieve pressure on some part of the body ex heals ,head ,elbow etc 

9.AIR AND WATER MATTRESS -

These are used to prevent pressure sore to those patient who are very weak ,obese ,and  bed ridden 

10.BED BLOCKS -

It is used to elevate the foot and head end of the body to give comfort to the patient 

11.KNEE REST -

Pillows are used to give relaxation to the patient