{"id":99,"date":"2019-08-21T19:33:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T23:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/facultyancillaryresourceforclinicalproceduresforsaferpatient\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=99"},"modified":"2020-03-23T17:54:41","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T21:54:41","slug":"3-5-assistive-devices","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/facultyancillaryresourceforclinicalproceduresforsaferpatient\/chapter\/3-5-assistive-devices\/","title":{"raw":"3.5 Assistive Devices","rendered":"3.5 Assistive Devices"},"content":{"raw":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Critical Thinking Exercises: Questions, Answers, and Sources \/ References<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nCritical thinking questions are in bold type, and the answers are italicized. Additional resources or references are provided below.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>A 100 kg patient with limited mobility requires transfer from his bed to stretcher. The nurse chooses to use a HoverMatt\u00a0for the transfer. Describe how this technology limits musculoskeletal\u00a0strain, and the steps for its use in this situation.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<em>A HoverMatt is an air transfer mattresses that allows for easy re-positioning\u00a0and transferring. No lifting or straining is required as the mattress and patient float on a cushion of air. See demonstration video at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html\">http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html<\/a> <\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>The patient is positioned on the mattress. The mattress has air holes that must be in contact with the bed or stretcher.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Implement all safety considerations. Apply brakes on the bed or stretcher; safety straps around the patient.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Attach the mattress to the air pump, and inflate the mattress.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>When fully inflated, use transfer handles to guide the patient over to the new surface.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Raise side rails to ensure patient safety. Turn off air pump and disconnect from the mattress.\u00a0 <\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSource:\r\n\r\nHoverTech International. (2016). <em>HoverMatt air transfer system<\/em>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html\">http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html<\/a>\r\n\r\nInterior Health (2017). HoverMatt Procedure. A lateral air transfer device. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interiorhealth.ca\/sites\/Partners\/WHSresources\/Documents\/LateralTransfersHoverMattInstructions.pdf\">https:\/\/www.interiorhealth.ca\/sites\/Partners\/WHSresources\/Documents\/LateralTransfersHoverMattInstructions.pdf<\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Sample Quiz Question<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>What device could possibly be used to assist in the transfer of a patient from the bed to a stretcher? (Select all that apply.)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Air assisted mattress (correct)<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Slider board (correct)<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Slider sheet (correct)<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Ceiling lift (correct)<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSources:\r\n\r\nHoverTech International. (2016). <em>HoverMatt air transfer system<\/em>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html\">http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html<\/a>\r\n\r\nPerry, A. G., Potter, P. A., &amp; Ostendorf, W. R. (2017). <em>Clinical\u00a0<\/em><em style=\"font-size: 1em\">nursing\u00a0<\/em><em style=\"text-align: initial;text-indent: 1em;font-size: 1em\">skills and techniques<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;text-indent: 1em;font-size: 1em\"> (9th ed.). Elsevier; Mosby.<\/span>","rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Critical Thinking Exercises: Questions, Answers, and Sources \/ References<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Critical thinking questions are in bold type, and the answers are italicized. Additional resources or references are provided below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A 100 kg patient with limited mobility requires transfer from his bed to stretcher. The nurse chooses to use a HoverMatt\u00a0for the transfer. Describe how this technology limits musculoskeletal\u00a0strain, and the steps for its use in this situation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>A HoverMatt is an air transfer mattresses that allows for easy re-positioning\u00a0and transferring. No lifting or straining is required as the mattress and patient float on a cushion of air. See demonstration video at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html\">http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The patient is positioned on the mattress. The mattress has air holes that must be in contact with the bed or stretcher.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Implement all safety considerations. Apply brakes on the bed or stretcher; safety straps around the patient.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Attach the mattress to the air pump, and inflate the mattress.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>When fully inflated, use transfer handles to guide the patient over to the new surface.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Raise side rails to ensure patient safety. Turn off air pump and disconnect from the mattress.\u00a0 <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source:<\/p>\n<p>HoverTech International. (2016). <em>HoverMatt air transfer system<\/em>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html\">http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interior Health (2017). HoverMatt Procedure. A lateral air transfer device. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interiorhealth.ca\/sites\/Partners\/WHSresources\/Documents\/LateralTransfersHoverMattInstructions.pdf\">https:\/\/www.interiorhealth.ca\/sites\/Partners\/WHSresources\/Documents\/LateralTransfersHoverMattInstructions.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Sample Quiz Question<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What device could possibly be used to assist in the transfer of a patient from the bed to a stretcher? (Select all that apply.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Air assisted mattress (correct)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Slider board (correct)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Slider sheet (correct)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Ceiling lift (correct)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p>HoverTech International. (2016). <em>HoverMatt air transfer system<\/em>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html\">http:\/\/www.hovermatt.com\/hovermatt.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A., &amp; Ostendorf, W. R. (2017). <em>Clinical\u00a0<\/em><em style=\"font-size: 1em\">nursing\u00a0<\/em><em style=\"text-align: initial;text-indent: 1em;font-size: 1em\">skills and techniques<\/em><span style=\"text-align: initial;text-indent: 1em;font-size: 1em\"> (9th ed.). 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