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Positioning in bed: questions for our clinician

About:Date:Cushions or supports used now:

Why I’m asking

  • Slides down in bed
  • Leans to one side
  • Is uncomfortable, or can’t settle
  • Something else:

What I’d like to know

  • Would you assess their positioning, in bed and through the day?
  • Which positions are suitable for them?
  • Would Evergreen NG positioning cushions suit their needs? Which shapes and sizes should we discuss?
  • Can you show us how to place them?
  • Could a demonstration or trial help us decide?

Positioning cushions

They support the body in a chosen position, lying on the side or on the back.

24-hour positioning

Considering support across the day and night: in bed, in a chair and when changing position.

Care team’s recommendation or next steps:

Recommended equipment, if any:

Notes from the visit