Ensuring Patient Safety and Comfort in the Prone Position with Specialized Gel Supports
A prone position (a patient lies face down in it) is common in cases of a spinal, neurosurgical, and colorectal procedure. As much as this position offers the best surgical access, it is prone to developing risks like pressure injuries, nerve damage, and obstruction of the airways. In order to make sure that a patient is safe and comfortable, medical teams employ special instruments such as prone position gel pads, a prone head rest, and a supportive OT table mat. In addition to enhancing the outcomes, the tools reduce the chances of complications related to prone positioning that should last long. Why Prone Positioning Needs Special Attention Pressure is applied onto the face, chest, pelvis, and knees in addition to feet when a patient is resting on the prone position . In the absence of proper support, these aspects are likely to: Pressure ulcers Airway issues Skin damage Malalignment of the spine With adequate design of the positioning devices, perfect pressure distribution, a...