Why is repositioning important?

Answer 1

Repositioning an immobile patient can often be difficult and frustrating.

It may cause:

1. back injuries

2. Patient discomfort

3. And even legal action

Standard nursing practice requires nurses to turn their patients every 2 hours if patient is immobile

or has difficulty repositioning themselves.

Reasons for this practice:

To Prevent and Treat Pressure Ulcers

To Prevent and Treat Pulmonary Complications

Current Methods Used to Turn Patients:

Pillows and Blankets

Traditional (Flat) Foam Wedges

Specialty Beds (Kinetic Therapy)