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Indication
Usual position
Examination of the chest and abdomen
PROCEDURE
Indications
Post operatively
Patient with pressure sores, burns, injuries and
operations on the back.
To relieve abdomen distension
CONTD..
Indications..
Renal biopsy.
Examine the back
For patients after 24 hours of amputation of lower
limbs
PROCEDURE
Explain the procedure
Provide privacy
Place the patient flat on abdomen with one pillow
under the head
Turn patients head to one side and align the patient
in good position
Place both arms at the side of the head and support
arm in flexed position at level of shoulder.
Support lower legs with pillows to elevate toes.
3. LATERAL POSITION
The client lies on the side with weight on hip and
shoulder or the patient lies on his side with both
arms forward and his knees and hips flexed.
The upper leg is flexed more than the lower leg.
The upper knee and hip should be at the same
level.
A pillow is given under the head, back and front to
support the arms and abdomen.
A small pillow is given in between the knees.
INDICATIONS
Patients who requires periodic position changes
In immediate post-operative patients
Used for examination of perineum
Inserting suppositories.
For taking rectal temperature.
Giving back care
For giving enema and colonic irrigation.
PROCEDURE
The client lies supine with hips flexed. The legs are
separated and thighs are flexed.
Place the air ring under the hips and cotton rings or
foam pads under the heels to reduce pressure.
6. FOWLER’S POSITION
Backrest and two pillows are used for the back and
head. Pillows can be used to maintain natural
alignment of the hands wrist and forearms.
INDICATIONS
In this the patient lies on the back with the head
low.