Bathing Patient; Supine Bathing - Arjohuntleigh RotoProne User Manual

bathing Patient

During bathing, do not leave patient in the same position for longer than patient's skin can
tolerate. Bathing can be done in either the supine or prone position.

Supine Bathing

1. Discontinue Kinetic Therapy or Prone Therapy.
2. Park patient surface supine to facilitate bathing.
3. Adjust height of patient surface to facilitate bathing.
4. Push in lock pin at foot of unit.
5. Remove packs from one side of patient surface:
• Unfasten face pack straps and lift face pack completely off patient's face (if using face pack).
• Unbuckle and fold proning packs completely down and tuck under both sides of patient frame.
• Unfasten abdominal sling and fold back for access to patient's torso.
• Remove all accessory packs, as needed.
• Remove side support packs, as needed:
- Unfasten side pack arm slings.
- Remove patient's arms from slings.
- Lift and remove side support packs from side pack post brackets.
• Slide foot support boards away from patient's feet.
6. Bathe and rinse patient's anterior and sides, following institution protocols.
Avoid spilling fluids on unit controls. If spills do occur, clean fluid from unit, wearing rubber gloves
to avoid any possibility of shock. Once fluid is removed, check operation of components in area
of spill. Fluids remaining on the electronic controls can cause corrosion, which may cause the
electronic components to fail, possibly producing potential hazards to patient and staff.
7. Wipe all packs while bathing patient. Dry packs with towel.
Inspect head support foams for saturation. Foams should be replaced at least every 72 hours.
8. Reinstall all packs, abdominal sling and foot support board.
9. Resume therapy.
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