Critical Care/ICU Competency
VersaCare Bed - blue air mattress that provides pressure relief for pts with up to Stage III pressure sores -- air fills up on one side in order to turn the pt -- pressure relief primarily to UB (staff must reposition LB in order to provide full body relief) Total Sport Care Bed - each ICU unit owns 1-2 total sport care beds. Include pink air mattress that provides some pressure relief to the pt with rotation in UB -- provides pulmonary care to pts who require frequent chest physical therapy by providing percussions/vibrations to pt's chest -- also provides option of chair egress with stand assist to allow for full upright seated position and ease with standing
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