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Purpose
• To elevate body part
• To support patient on side
• To prevent pressure on the skin
To increase comfort

2. Air rings
Air rings are used to relieve pressure from the buttocks (to prevent bed sores)
They should be filled with air and covered with pillowcase (they should not be filled too much)
Air rings should be changed frequently

Indication
• Bed ridden patients
• Unconscious patients

Equipment
1. Plastic air rings
2. Covering towel or pillow case
3. Chart showing body’s prominent areas

Procedure
1. Explain the procedure to the patient
2. Wash hands
3. Assemble the necessary equipment.
4. Support the appropriate site
5. Applying air ring to body prominent area.
6. Observe patient comfort status
7. Wash hands.
8. Document

3. Cradles
A cradle is a frame which is made of wire wood or iron
It is used to keep bed linen off the injured part of the body

Purpose
• To keep bed top linen off the injured part of the body.
• To prevent the weight of the bedding from resting on some part of the body.
• To apply heat in case of drying plaster casts.
• In case of electronic bed cradles are used to supply the desired warm in the case of shock.

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