Place patient on left side somewhat obliquely across the bed with buttocks to edge of mattress. Incline the body forward, draw the left arm back under patient and place the right arm free in front. The thighs should be flexed upon the body—the right more than the left.
Place lengthwise bath blanket over patient, fanfold topsheet to foot of bed. Fold blanket back exposing the area to be examined.
Trendelenburg PositionTrendelenburg Position
Trendelenburg Position
Place patient in the horizontal recumbent position. Well-padded shoulder braces and kn…Read More...
Dorsal Lithotomy PositionDorsal Lithotomy Position
Dorsal Lithotomy or Dorso-sacral:
In bed:
Place the patient on her back across bed with the buttocks sligh…Read More...
Fowler's Position
FOWLER'S POSITION
This position, or a variation of it, is used for feeding patient's in bed, for certain treatments and procedures, f…Read More...
