BED CARE AND POSITIONING OF THE PATIENT WITH ARTHRITIS

Duration: 8 min

Year Published: 1968

Creator: National Medical Audiovisual Center (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare)

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Demonstrates proper bed care and positioning of the patient with arthritis which will allow a more rapid and comfortable recovery as well as prevent contractures and bed sores. Points out that an integral part of good bed care is the ability to assist movement of the patient with a minimum of pain.