User lies on back with legs on psoas cushion
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Positioning cushions to lie comfortably, improve circulation and prevent decubitus ulcers - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities
Description
The user has various positioning cushions in bed at night:
- Psoas cushion when she lies on her back (Photo 1, 2)
- A long narrow wedge cushion (support cushion) to position her feet when she is on her back with the psoas cushion(photo 1, 2)
- Wedge cushion, under back when she lies on her side (photo 3)
Authors comments
High position with psoas cushion increases circulation when she lies on her back. The wedge cushion helps her maintain a stable position when she lies on her side.
Purchased from
for example www.jarven.se/sv/health_care/ (lastchecked March 2011).
Paid for by
County Council
Categories for this tip
housing » bedroom, looking after ones health » preventing swelling, preventing/healing ulcers, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4, ASIA A, B).
