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Ellavi Drape Components
Using The Ellavi Drape
Monitoring
Disposal
Comparison Chart
take note:
place after childbirth and before placenta delivery
(follow pph protocol for uterotonic administration)
1. foot end draping
- tear drape from the dispenser roll
- unfold the drape and place it with the line on the edge of the bed
- lift the sides of the drape to channel the blood flow and open the pouch
- tie the body straps to the mother if required
- encourage skin to skin contact between mother and baby and initiation of breast feeding
2. bed side draping
a. post c-section
take note:
the ellavi drape is non-sterile and should not be used in a sterile environment
- unfold the drape and place it on the recovery bed with the line on the edge of the bed.
- transfer the mother from the theatre bed onto the drape.
- elevate the mother’s knees slightly by placing a pillow/equivalent under her knees; position it beneath the drape sheet.
- lift the sides of the drape to channel the blood flow and open the pouch.
- tie the body straps diagonally across the mother’s abdomen, if required
b. transferring the mother to a normal bed, chair or ambulance trolley
- tie the body straps below her breasts.
- the pouch is held by its handle while the mother moves to the bed/chair/trolley.
- let her sit on the side of the bed/chair/ trolley and ensure that the line is on the edge of the bed.
- untie the body straps and flatten the surface of the drape sheet on the bed.
- let her lie down on the length of the bed, while the pouch hangs at the bedside.
- elevate the mother’s knees slightly by placing a pillow/equivalent under her knees; position it beneath the drape sheet.
- lift the sides of the drape to channel the blood flow and open the pouch.
- tie the straps diagonally across her abdomen if required.