She is 4. Having a small Growth removed, from her leg.
To keep her really still,she's being restrained in a "Papoose Board"
What is this ? Will it hurt her ? sounds really scary ?
please answer. very worried about it.
2006-12-18 11:39:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Its a restraining board that she will be fastened to so that she cannot hurt herself during the procedure. They are called that because Native American women used them to carry children at times.
2006-12-18 11:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. A papoose board is a plastic board with fabric and velcro attached. It's used to restrain tottlers and small children so medical procedures can be done, and eliminates the use of extra people around the little one. It won't hurt her, I assure you of this, it'll just restrain her. Now she may scream and cry like there's no tomorrow, but she'll get over it. The papoose board has been around for many years, never seen any problems yet with it, and I have over 25 years experience. Have a great day.
2006-12-18 12:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "papoose" was a Native American word for "baby carrier" (don't know which tribe--I think a number of tribes used papooses. Mainly Plains tribes.)
If it's like the old-school papooses, it's a soft, padded cover over a board--mothers would hitch it on their backs. Kinda like a big Snugli but a backpack. I'm guessing your daughter's leg will be sticking out (the old-school papooses enclosed the whole baby except for the face.)
Mothers would put the papooses up in trees and set them swinging sometimes, put the baby right to sleep. It's a comforting restraint for a baby. Now, as an older child, it'll keep your daughter from seeing what's going on with her leg (lessens the freak-out factor) and keeps her from thrashing around and possibly hurting herself or medical professionals working on her.
It sounds like a good idea, actually. Kids used to be strapped down to tables and I think it would be better to use a soft restraint rather than straps. Maybe she can watch a video or listen to music or something while they're working. Let her get in it ahead of time if the idea freaks her out (like, if she's claustrophobic.) It can be like a cocoon or something.
I'm sure you're worried about the surgery, but really, it's better to keep kids restrained to protect everyone involved. It'll go faster without her putting up a fight and it'll be less risky.
2006-12-18 11:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A board for restraining (keeping still) kids (papoose) . .
In the future you should ask the medical staff these questions for an immediate answer as this will alleviate needless worrying for you . Why did you not ask them ?
2006-12-18 11:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a plank of plywood or plastic for her to lie on with some fabric fold-overs to wrap around her with her arms and thighs inside (if the growth is on a thigh, they may have to "cheat" it a little) to keep her still and safe. It's a little inelegant, and she'll probably scream her head off for being stuck in that position, but it won't hurt any more than lying on a hard surface ever would. They may be using this in addition to sedative medications, or they may use it to avoid the risk of sedative medications.
2006-12-18 12:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A papoose board looks a lot like a tortilla with Velcro straps, it totally immobilizes the patient so he/she isn't accidentally jostled by the OR crew, or if the patient is partially awake during the procedure, it keeps them from moving.
Here's a link that shows you what they look like:
http://www.olymed.com/papoose.htm
Good luck to your child.
2006-12-18 11:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just a board with cloth restrains to keep her from moving, it won't hurt her. She won't like it and she will probably cry but it's not as bad as it sounds. Kids don't like it when anyone holds them down. Don't worry, if you can help it, it will make her apprehensive too if she sees you upset
2006-12-18 11:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably be a lot less traumatic to your child to have her under anesthesia instead of restrained. Ask your surgeon about it. We anesthetize children for minor procedures all the time, sometimes even just for invasive exams.
That's what I'd do for MY child.
2006-12-18 12:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋