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Fig. Positions of the 7 Stabilising ALT Pads on the mattress support platform
19.19 Stabilising ALT Pads
The Stabilising ALT Pads ensure a stable position of the patient during ALT in order to prevent extubation or disconnection of IV
lines or other equipment. Always use LINET ® Stabilising ALT Pads for positioning patient in centre of bed during Automatic Lateral
Therapy.
Stabilising ALT Pads set:
■ 2 lateral arm pads
■ 2 lateral leg pads
■ 2 head pads
■ 1 internal leg pad
To apply the Stabilising ALT Pads:
► Position the patient in the middle of the bed.
► Place lateral pads between patient and siderails.
► Attach head pads to arm pads with Velcro.
► Place internal pad between the patient’s legs.
► Tilt mattress platform left and right by 30° to ensure the patient’s position is stable.
► The position is stable if the patient does neither shift nor turn over.
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