Axillary rolls

[shaomai]

Do any of you have access to any evidence-based practice of wrapping an axillary roll in a towel? I was taught not to place any material over a gel roll as for it defeats the purpose. I would appreciate any information. Thank you!

[CaliLvr000, BSN, RN]

We don't even have ax rolls. They roll up egg crate foam in a towel... I think it's strange that a large hospital/trauma center does not have them.

[ORoxyO]

Have any of you had any experience with a foam, rather than gel, support? Or one that is U-shaped that prevents the patient from falling back or forth?

Some of our surgeons use thick disposable foam rolls. Sometimes wrapped in fabric, sometimes not. They seem to work.