Arjohuntleigh RotoProne User Manual page 51

IV extension tubing is recommended to allow for adequate slack.
7. Position patient on RotoProne surface:
• Place patient's head on main pack within head support.
• Ensure that the head support assembly is pulled all the way toward the head of the unit.
Use extra care when placing patients with intracranial monitoring or drainage devices (e.g., cranial
bolt or ventriculostomy). Consider discontinuing placement if patient's head cannot be properly
secured with intracranial monitoring / drainage device in place.
• Align patient's ears with openings in the sides of
head support, as shown at right.
It is very important that the patient's ears remain
aligned with the openings in the head support.
Proper positioning and alignment of the head
and ears determines optimum support for
the patient's head. Check head position often
during the remainder of the patient placement
procedure, especially when all other packs are
positioned and tightened.
8. Center patient from side to side on patient surface.
9. Secure patient's hair (if needed) or other parts of the body away from moving parts (roller and head
support hinges).
Keep all equipment, tubes and lines, loose clothing, hair and other parts of the body
away from moving parts and pinch points.
10. Turn head support adjustment knob to close head support around patient's head. Head support packs
should lightly touch sides of patient's head without compressing the pack foam or puckering patient's
skin.
Fitting the Head Support, Face Pack or other packs too tightly may increase pressure
points, possibly leading to skin breakdown. Assess skin at frequent intervals depending
on patient condition (at least every 4 hours). Give extra attention to skin at pressure
points and locations where moisture or incontinence may occur or collect. Common
pressure points include, but are not limited to, the face, ears, axilla, shoulders, sides and
upper and lower extremities. Early intervention may be critical to preventing serious skin
breakdown.
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