Question

1. Case study

   The patient is a 21-year-old with T12 complete spinal cord injury who has loss of muscle performance and sensation in the lower extremities.
   

   
   

   In a paragraph describe the turning and positioning techniques you'd use with your case study.
   

Answer 1

Lack of movement decrease blood flow to the skin and make it less healthy. While resting in bed it is important that the patient should be properly positioned in order to protect the skin, muscle and joints. Proper padding and positioning can promote range of motion, comfort and rest as well as protect skin from developing sores.

1.Resting on the back

Support the head with a pillow, put a foam pad under the heels so that they do not touch the bed surface. Keep the feet from leaning on the bed's foot board. Foams pads may be placed above and below the sitting area, this technique is called bridging. It is helpful when sores are present on the sitting area.

2.Resting on the side

Support the head with a pillow. Place a pillow behind the back for the support. Place a pillow lengthwise between the legs. Do not let the knees or ankles to touch each other. Place a foam pad between the ankle and between the bed and ankle. Keep the feet from leaning on the footboard, support the arm with a pillow.