The patient can use the laptop if both laptop and patient are properly positioned with the patient utilising a tool which can be clenched between the teeth .
use them as a restrain
because you can take it anywere, and dont have to leave bed to use the comp
If you want to use your laptop in bed or sofa, laptop mounts would be useful. You can read more at www.ehow.com › Computers › Computer Hardware › Laptops
While setting down a laptop on the bed is okay for a short period of time, it is not recommended that you keep it there for a long period of time. Some laptops overheat when their vents and fans can not push the air out. Look at your laptop's manual to find out where your fans are and use your best judgement.
A 'slippery sheet' is placed on a bed or gurney under the patient's body to allow them to be easily moved over the surface of the bed. The friction reducing material on the side of the sheet next to the bed allows the patient to be moved much easier than they would be without the use of the 'slippery sheet'. This is safer for both the patient and the caregiver.
Few points 1. If used on bed without any hard flat surface under the laptop, primarily you should be concerned about heat the laptop generates. With insufficient cooling, the laptop may shutdown when it gets overheated. 2. You may also sleep while using the laptop and may drop the laptop on the floor and damage it. 3. If you eat and drink while using laptop on bed, chances are more that you may spil some thing on the machine. 4. If you have no other option but to use the machine on bed, make sure you use some large wooden board or any large hard book under the machine to allow for air circulation under the laptop. ----- It's OK to use your laptop on the bed if you have something underneath it. For example, a book underneath your laptop will do good. The reason for this is, the heat produced by the laptop is really hot, and when there is nothing shielding the sheets ( they are highly flammable), it might catch on fire. IMPORTANT: Do not put your laptop on your lap because: 1. If you're a guy, you have a high risk of catching prostate cancer. 2. If you're a female/girl, you have a high risk of catching any other form of cancer. ____________________________________________________________ Well, i think the main reason is, the laptop cooling fan. Actually mostly laptops has cooling fans on it's base. Fan takes the air from it, and if it is on bed, then no air gets in the laptop. So it becomes hot. This is the main reason manufacturers suggests not to use laptops on bed. That's it.
Assuming the person can use their arms. Sit on the edge of the bed, makes sure the brakes ar locked, push down with your arms lifting your butt into the air (even if just relieving pressure) , with arms and turning of the body move butt over to the chair, relax arms. A bridge of some sort may be used, such as a board.
When moving a patient from a chair to a bed, you should avoid any techniques that involve twisting or jerking movements, as they can cause injury to both the patient and the caregiver. Instead, use a pivot technique or a transfer belt to ensure stability and support. Always ensure the patient is engaged and aware of the transfer to promote safety and comfort.
For a laptop yes, it may overheat. The fans tend to be on the bottom of the laptop itself and kind of defeats the purpose of the name "laptop" because they advise you not to put on soft surfaces such as blankets or sometimes even your lap.
You should make sure the laptop tray has ample space beneath the tray for ventilation, particularly if you have large bedding. I use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Space-Laptop-Multiuse-Notebook-drawer/dp/B001G8QG9O. I would suggest the type that will roll out of the way when you are done. There are several good bargains for laptop tryas on Ebay
Lap desks are small portable stands designed to raise laptop computers, or similar objects, from their immediate environment. They are ergonomically designed to position the laptop in a position of lasting comfort and are ideal for use in bed.
they made people all fat and lazy (like the americans) because they didnt have to even get up from bed to use the internet