Elbow Protectors Series 2102
Elbow Protectors Series 2102 – Surgical Elbow Protection & Positioning Pad
The Elbow Protectors Series 2102 are designed to provide cushioning and protection for the elbow during surgical procedures and patient positioning. The pad helps protect the elbow from pressure and contact with supporting surfaces and is designed to help reduce the risk of pressure-related injury to the ulnar nerve.
With a size of 40 × 15 × 1.5 cm, the 2102 Elbow Protector provides a dedicated padded surface for protecting the elbow during procedures where the arm needs to remain supported or positioned for an extended period.
Key Features
- Designed to protect the elbow during surgical positioning
- Helps reduce pressure around the elbow and ulnar nerve
- Provides cushioning between the elbow and supporting surface
- Suitable for surgical patient positioning
- 40 × 15 × 1.5 cm size
- Suitable for operating theatres and healthcare facilities
- Designed for use as part of appropriate patient positioning practices
Elbow Protection During Surgery
The elbow is an important pressure-sensitive area to consider during surgical patient positioning. The ulnar nerve, which passes around the inside of the elbow, can be particularly susceptible to pressure or compression.
The Elbow Protectors Series 2102 provides a cushioned surface designed to help protect the elbow while the patient’s arm is supported during surgery. By providing additional padding around the elbow, the protector can help reduce direct contact and pressure between the elbow and the operating surface or positioning equipment.
Appropriate positioning and padding are important considerations, particularly during procedures where the patient remains in a fixed position for an extended period.
Model 2102
The Series 2102 currently consists of one model:
Model: 2102
Size: 40 × 15 × 1.5 cm
Application: Elbow protection and surgical patient positioning
The 40 cm length provides coverage around the elbow and surrounding arm area, while the 15 cm width and 1.5 cm thickness provide a cushioned protective surface.
Ulnar Nerve Protection
The ulnar nerve travels behind the inside of the elbow and can be vulnerable to compression. Maintaining appropriate arm positioning and providing suitable cushioning can form part of strategies used to help protect pressure-sensitive areas during surgery.
The Elbow Protector Series 2102 is designed to provide additional padding around the elbow as part of an appropriate patient positioning setup.
Healthcare professionals should consider the patient’s individual requirements, surgical position and procedure when selecting and positioning protective equipment.
Surgical Patient Positioning
Proper patient positioning is an important component of surgical care. The patient’s arms may remain in a fixed position for a significant period during some procedures, making protection of pressure-sensitive areas such as the elbows particularly important.
The 2102 Elbow Protector can be incorporated into appropriate surgical positioning practices to provide additional cushioning and protection around the elbow.
It is suitable for use in a range of professional healthcare environments, including:
- Operating theatres
- Hospitals
- Surgical centres
- Day surgery facilities
- Medical facilities
- Patient positioning applications
Product Specifications
| Specification | 2102 |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Elbow Protectors Series 2102 |
| Model | 2102 |
| Size | 40 × 15 × 1.5 cm |
| Application | Elbow protection and patient positioning |
| Protection | Elbow and ulnar nerve pressure protection |
Why Use an Elbow Protector?
During surgery, the elbow may be exposed to pressure from contact with the operating table or positioning equipment. Prolonged pressure around the elbow can be uncomfortable and may place pressure on structures such as the ulnar nerve.
Using appropriate protective padding can help provide a cushioned interface between the patient and the supporting surface. The Elbow Protectors Series 2102 is designed specifically for this purpose, helping healthcare professionals incorporate dedicated elbow protection into their patient positioning setup.
For hospitals, operating theatres and surgical facilities looking for surgical elbow protectors, elbow positioning pads, ulnar nerve protection pads or patient positioning equipment, the Series 2102 provides a dedicated solution for elbow protection during procedures.
Quest Surgical
Quest Surgical supplies patient positioning products, surgical equipment and medical supplies to hospitals, operating theatres, day surgeries and healthcare facilities across Australia. Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, our team provides local product support, expert advice and responsive service to help healthcare professionals select suitable equipment for their clinical and patient positioning requirements.
Contact Quest Surgical for product information, model selection, pricing and availability of our wider range of surgical positioning products and operating theatre equipment.
