Patient Positioning—Labor and Birth
Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13) 23
UPRIGHT POSITION/VOIDING POSITION
1. Raise the head of the bed to a
comfortable position by
pressing the Head Up
control.
2. Lower the foot section by
pressing the Foot Down
control.
3. Place the patient in an
upright position.
4. Place the bed pan backward
into the V-Cut on the foot
section.
5. A specimen container may also be used. Slide it between the mattress and bed frame.
6. Position the patient out and over the V-Cut having her hold the labor grips for support.
7. If the patient’s legs are unstable, position her feet with the soles together to prevent sliding.
LATER AL POSITION (SIMS)
1. With the bed in the lowest position and the head of the bed
adjusted for the patient’s comfort, position the attached calf
support with the foot end pointed toward the head of the bed.
2. With the patient lying on her left side, place her right leg in the
support and lower the foot section for comfort.
3. Adjust the support, and tighten the joint.
KNEELING POSITION
1. Raise the head section of the bed to the full upright position.
2. Have the patient kneel on the seat section and use the head
section of the bed for support.
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