Patient Positioning Devices; Essential to Ensure Patient Safety Before, During and After a Surgical Procedure
Patient positioning devices are medical devices used in various surgical/diagnostic procedures for the patient safety and ease of surgeon’s access to the area of operation. However, the type of device depends on the type of surgery to be performed. The four main anatomical positions are: supine, prone, right lateral recumbent, and left lateral recumbent. Each position is used in different medical circumstances. Patient positioning devices are used to maintain the patient’s neutral body alignment by preventing hyperextension and extreme lateral rotation to prevent complications of immobility and injury. Patient positioning is an essential aspect of nursing practice and is the responsibility of the registered nurse.
Patient positioning devices are also used to maintain patient’s airway and circulation throughout the procedure, provide surgeon access to a surgical site as well as to anesthetic administration, access to ventilation and monitoring, maintain physiological functions, patient comfort, safety and privacy, and prevent nerve damage. Patient Positioning Devices can vary depending on the procedure and anesthesia administered. Optimal positioning ensures access to the surgical site, prevents pressure ulcers, and maintains body alignment. In addition to minimizing pressure ulcers and nerve damage, a patient’s position is vital for avoiding surgical complications. These devices can be used during a surgery to ensure the patient’s physiologic safety.
Patient positioning devices help reduce injury during transition and recovery process. They are specially designed to evenly distribute the patient’s weight, reducing friction, and the risk of injury. Patient positioning devices are very useful during surgical procedures. These products help staff properly position patients during surgical procedures. They prevent the patient’s arms from resting for an extended period of time on the operating table, and they prevent damage from the surgeon and other hospital staff. They help the staff and patients stay comfortable and relaxed during the procedure. There are many different types of these devices, so doctors must find one that works best for their facility.
Patient positioning devices are becoming increasingly popular in hospitals around the world. These devices help a physician to keep track of the patient’s positions throughout the procedure. This is important because the body continues to change throughout a surgical procedure. One of the best benefits of these devices is the reduction of potential surgical errors and incisions. A surgical patient positioning device is able to provide the surgeon with a better view of any potential surgical problems that need to be addressed before an operation begins. These devices are designed to reduce the amount of discomfort that is experienced by patient during a surgical procedure, as well as to maintain spinal and neck alignment during the procedure.
Patient positioning devices are also used in health care facilities for mobility and repositioning of patients. They are usually required for those who are disabled permanently, those recovering from injury or surgery, as well as other medical condition, and for the elderly population for day-to-day activities. Patient positioning devices are required for CT scanners, PET scanners, MRI systems, extra-oral dental scanning instruments, and other medical devices or instruments. This helps to ensure high quality imaging with clear/vital information and ultimately helps in achieving accurate diagnosis. Thus, there is an increasing demand worldwide.