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Patient Positioning Guidance for the Nimbus 3 Professional Mattress
The
Nimbus 3 Professional mattress allows the patient to be placed in either the
Supine or Prone positions.
It is important for the optimal use of the system that patients are positioned
correctly on the mattress.
1. In both the Supine and Prone positions, patients
should be positioned on the mattress so that the tops
of their shoulders lie between the third and fourth
cells.
2. Supine Position.
WARNING
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 “Safety
Warnings” on page iii).
It is important that the patient’s head, neck and shoulders are in the
correct anatomical position.
Care should be taken at all times to check that all tubes/lines are
positioned correctly.
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
Cell 4Head Section Cells
(1 - 3) Fully Inflated
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