Nimbus Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide - Arjohuntleigh Nimbus 4 Mode D'emploi

6. Nimbus Professional Mattress: Patient Positioning Guide

The Nimbus Professional mattress allows the patient to be placed in either the Supine
(face up) or Prone (face down) positions.
A full patient assessment, as to the suitability for Prone Nursing, is
essential before commencing the procedure.
Safety sides should be used where appropriate (Refer to "General
Safety" on page iii).
It is important that the patient's head, neck and shoulders are in the
correct anatomical position.
When using the Head Section deflate, care must be taken to
support the head and neck, and any lines or tubes which are at risk
of displacement, and to avoid running lines underneath the head
where unrelieved pressure may cause blockage or tissue injury.
Care should be taken at all times to check that all tubes/lines are
positioned correctly and do not present a strangulation or trip
hazard.
In the Prone position, regular checks should be made to make sure
the patient is free from a build up of pressure on the anatomically
sensitive areas such as:
• Head and facial areas including eyes
• Top of the shoulders
• Sternum
• Breasts and genitals
• Knees and toes
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