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1. COMFORT DEVICES

2. COMFORT - Definition Comfort - The absence of irritating stimuli that distract one's attention from the task at hand. Comfort - The state of freedom from pain, discomfort, tension & anxiety. Comfort - Is a sense of mental and physical well being. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

3. COMFORT Devices- Definition 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. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

4. List of comfort devices… PILLOWS BACK REST BED CRADLE CARDIAC TABLE MATTRESSES TRAPEZE BAR FOOTBOARD 8.TROCHANTER ROLLS 9.SANDBAGS 10.SIDE RAILS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

5. 11. WEDGE/ ABDUCTOR PILLOW 12.KNEE REST 13.BED BLOCKS 17. SPLINTS & BRACES List of comfort devices… 14. AIR CUSHION 15. RUBBER & COTTON RINGS 16. HAND ROLLS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

6. Factors Promoting and Inhibiting Comfort Factors promoting Factors inhibiting Normal temperature Too high or too low temperature Mormal humidity Dry or too humid environment Safe, clean, quite and comfortable environment Unsafe, unpleasant and stressful environment Comfortable positions Uncomfortable position Neat and clean bed and linen Dirty and soiled bed and linen Good ventilation Poor ventilation Normal lighting Glaring or too dim lighting Pleasant odours Unpleasant odours No fear Fear No stress and worry Stress and worry Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

7. Mechanical Devices For Comfort Measures

8. PILLOWS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

9. PILLOWS PURPOSES: Used for support to maintain correct body alignment Used under head , arms , legs & along spine or abdomen to provide comfort. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

10. BACK REST Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

11. BACK REST Support patient’s back at an angle , so that he may maintain a sitting position. Can be adjusted to desired angle. Extra pillows are needed. Arms of patient are well supported. Used for pts suffering with cardiac & pulmonary distress. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

12. PURPOSES: To relieve dyspnoea. To promote drainage from abdominal cavity. To provide a comfortable change of position. BACK REST Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

13. BED CRADLE Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

14. BED CRADLE It is a frame used to hold the bed linen from touching the pt. Cradle is a semicircular / rectangular frame of metal. May be made of wood or bamboo. PURPOSES: To prevent pressure from the weight of linen. To allow air to circulate around lower limbs. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

15. CARDIAC TABLE Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

16. CARDIAC TABLE Bed table placed in front with a pillow on it, patient can lean forward & take rest. Table without pillow is used for writing & meals. Used for pts with cardiac conditions & asthma. Position should be changed to relieve fatigue. PURPOSES: Patient can rest over the table with the help of pillow. Helps to take meals & in writing. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

17. Air mattress water mattress Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

18. MATTRESSES MAINLY TWO TYPES: 1. AIR MATTRESS 2. WATER MATTRESS PURPOSES: To provide comfort Used for very thin and very obese patients and those who are prone to pressure sores. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

19. TRAPEZE BAR Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

20. TRAPEZE BAR Bar is suspended from an overhead frame to head of bed PURPOSES: Patient can grasp the bar to raise the trunk off the bed surface or to move up in bed. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

21. FOOTBOARD Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

22. FOOTBOARD Device that is placed towards the foot of pts bed to serve as support for his feet Usually made up of wood/plastic/heavy canvas PURPOSES: To support patients feet To prevent foot drop. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

23. TROCHANTER ROLLS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

24. TROCHANTER ROLLS A cotton bath blanket/sheet is folded lengthwise to width extending from greater trochanter of femur to lower border of popliteal space PURPOSES: Prevent external rotation of legs when patient is in supine position Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

25. SANDBAGS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

26. SANDBAGS They are sand filled plastic bags that can be shaped to body contours Can be used in place of or in addition to trochanter rolls PURPOSES: Provide support & shape to body Immobilize extremities & maintain specific body alignment Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

27. SIDE RAILS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

28. SIDE RAILS Side rails are the bars positioned along the sides of the length of the bed PURPOSES: Ensure patient’s safety & are useful for increasing mobility Provide assistance in rolling from side to side or sitting up in bed Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

29. WEDGE/ABDUCTOR PILLOW Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

30. WEDGE/ABDUCTOR PILLOW It is a triangular shaped pillow made of heavy foam PURPOSES: Used to maintain legs in abduction following Total Hip Replacement Surgery Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

31. KNEE REST Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

32. KNEE REST This is a device placed under the knees to provide comfort. PURPOSES: This gives relaxation and thus relieves pain on tendons beneath the knees. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

33. BED BLOCKS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

34. BED BLOCKS Made up of wood or metal. PURPOSES: These are used to raise the foot end or head end of the bed Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

35. AIR CUSHION Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

36. AIR CUSHION Air cushions are made up of rubber and it can be inflated with air PURPOSES: Used to take off the weight of the body and to relieve pressure on certain parts of the body. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

37. RUBBER RING COTTON RING Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

38. RUBBER & COTTON RINGS These are circular rings made of rubber or cotton. PURPOSES: These are used to relieve pressure on certain parts of the body like elbow and heels. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

39. HAND ROLLS Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

40. HAND ROLLS Made by folding a washcloth in half , rolling in lengthwise & securing roll with tape. Roll is placed against palmar surface of hand. Purposes: Maintain thumb in slightly adducted & in opposition to fingers. Maintain fingers in slightly flexed position. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

41. SPLINTS & BRACES Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

42. SPLINTS & BRACES Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor

43. Mrs. Babitha K Devu, Asstt. Professor The End