Comfort Devices

Subject: Nursing Foundation/FON
Topic: Comfort Devices
for GNM & B.Sc.Nursing students

1. COMFORT DEVICES Prepared By : Mrs. Leena Ghag Sakpal Nursing Tutor Netrali & Tejal ( Nursing Students)

2. DEFINITION “Comfort is a state of freedom from pain ,discomfort,tension & anxiety OR Comfort is defined as a contented enjoyment in physical & mental well being, freedom from pain or trouble”.

3. CAUSES OF DISCOMFORT Pain. Restriction of movement due to weakness. Wrinkled, soiled and wet sheet. Lack of exercise . Tempreture extreme. Too bright light and glares. Fear and anxiety due to illness. Insecurity feelings. Lack of sleep.

4. DEVICE PROMOTING PHYSICAL COMFORT Mechanical services or comfort device- are invented articals which would add to comfort of patient when in appropriate manner.these devices relieve the discomfort and help in maintaining correct posture.

5. Pillow Back rest Hand rolls Foot rest Sand bags Air matresses Rings Bed cradle Bed blocks Air cushion

6. PILLOW Pillows are used to give comfortable position to patient these are the mostly use to support various part of body .

7. PURPOSE To maintain a proper body aligment. To support body parts. Help to reduce pressure .

8. BACK REST It is a mechanical device which provides a suitable support and rest for the back of the patient in sitting position.

9. PURPOSE To support a back. To facilitate easy breathing . It is given is specially for heart patient and asthma patient even in post opreative period .

10. HAND ROLLS Hand rolls are made of clothes that roll into a cylinder about 4-5 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter and stiffed firmly.

11. PURPOSE To keep the fingers free being held tight first . In case of paralysis. To give support fracture of the femure or hip surgery .

12. FOOT REST These are mechanical device used to give rest to feet. sand bags or foot board may be used.

13. PURPOSE To maintain the normal position of feet . To promote comfort . To prevent foot drop.

14. SAND BAGS These are canvas rubber and plastic bags filled with sands. these are used to immobilize part.

15. PURPOSE To relive discomfort. To support the body . Immobilize the body part . Support to fractured bone. To prevent foot drop and wrist drop.

16. AIR MATRESSES This are use for very thin and obese patient and those who are prone to get pressure sore. it help in equal distriution of the pressure exerted on the body.

17. PURPOSE To improve circulation. To provide comfort. To prevent pressure sore . Use for very thin and obese patient.

18. AIR CUSHION Air cushion are made of rubber it place under the hips and in such way the valve is on one side and not in contact with the body .

19. PURPOSE To lift the hip form the bed to prevent the bed sore . To improve circulation .

20. BED CRADLE These are widely in size and material. these wooden metal and electronic. this is use for take of the wight of top bedding .

21. PURPOSE To prevent the top cloth if coming in contact with the patient especially with the burn patient. To apply heat in case of drying plaster casts.

22. BED BLOCKS This are made up of wood, it can be low or high. these are place under the foot of the bed for various reasons.

23. PURPOSE To prevent shock. To aresst haemorrhage. To retain enema. After spinal anesthesia. To provide traction.

24. X. RINGS They are round in shape and made up of rubber, cloth. These can be inflated with air these are used to take of the body weight .

25. PURPOSE To relive pressure on certain part of the body. To promote comfort to client .