Comfort Positioning

Parents and children need to be prepared before the procedure.

Comfort positioning. Staff communication explanation preparation rapport building rehearsal procedure each person plays a role post procedural support and processing feed back and questions from family positioning comfortable for everybody process of a comfort hold. Positioning for comfort control is key to cooperation positions can maximize the child s sense of control and cooperation during procedures. Reducing anxiety your child will face many events throughout diagnosis treatment and remission that may make him feel upset anxious or stressed.

This can be a great way to decrease anxiety and create a more positive experience. Goals of comfort positioning. Comfort positioning benefits parents too increasing bonding confidence and a sense of being able to help your child through the many different procedures.

Two person hold for iv start side sitting position ng tube placement position iv start in a sitting position. Comfort positions comfort positioning allows children to sit up during procedures helping them feel safer and more in control. Comfort positions are secure hugging holds that help your child feel safe and secure during medical procedures.

When your child is able to remain calm and still it helps to prevent anyone from being injured during the procedure. In this position the parent or caregiver acts as a butterfly wrapping their wings around the child. Comfort positions can be used during a number of procedures including iv starts blood draws ng placements and injections.

These positions can be adapted for use in a variety of locations. Comfort positioning swaddling for infants 0 6 months upright is best for chilren older than 6 months parent or caregiver holding or close by. Here s the ideal method for using comfort positions according to the mary barkey barbara stephens comfort measures model.

At the hospital at the doctor s office the dentist or other areas where children may need assistance holding still. Comfort positioning many automotive applications that employ a dc motor such as windows seat positioning heating park assist back up cameras keyless passive entry and rear view and external mirrors require protection and conditioning of components. Caregivers should be invited to be present.