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Positoning pt (cr)

positioning pt

POSITIONINDICATIONRATIONALE
Dorsal recumbent (supine) _spinal cord injury -Urinary catheter inseration -vaginal examination -immobilizes the spine
Fowler's -Head injury,cranial surgery,ICP -after abd surgey -dyspnea -vomiting -after thyroidectomy -after eye surgery -enables examination -immobilizes the spine -promotes drainage,cardiac output and ventilation -prevents aspiration of food and secretions
High Fowler's -head injury, ICP,cranial surgery -Dyspnea,respiratory distress -Feeding (during and after meals) -haital hernia promotes drainage,cardiac output and ventilation -prevents aspiration
Lateral (side-lying) -after abd surgery -coma -pressure ulcer -enema or rectal irrigation -promotes safety -prevents atelectasis pressure ulcers,and aspiration of food and secretions
Lithotomy Perineal and rectal procedures enables examination of the pelvis
Prone Immobilization -acute respiratory distress syndrome -after lumbar puncture or myelogram Enables examnination of the back and spine -promotes gas exchange
Reverse trendelenburg's -cervical traction -after lower extremity vessel surgery -provides counter balance for traction -promotes blood flow to the lower extremeties
Semi-Flower's -head injury, cranial surgery, ICP, -after abd surgey -dyspnea -vomiting -after thyroidectomy -after eye surgery promotes drainage,cardiac output and ventilation -prevents aspiration
Sims -coma -rectal injuries -enables examination of the back and rectum -prevents pressure ulcers and atelectasis
Trendelenburg's -shock -cystic fibrosis promotes pastural drainge and venous return
Elevation of extremity -thrombophlebitis -After cast application -edema -after surgery on extremity -promotes circulation and comfort -enables examinations and procedures -
Created by: crichardson79
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