Positioning Flashcards by Seun Akinfiresoye

Q

Fowler

A

45 degree

Promotes eating, lung expansion, tubes

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Semi-fowler

A

30 degree (Head of bed)

Gastric feedings, lung expansion

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Q

Trendelenburg

A

180 with HOB down

Postural drainage, increase BP

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Q

Reverse Trendelenburg

A

180, bed frame tilted with foot of bed down

Promote gastric emptying, prevent reflux

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Q

Flat

A

Spinal injuries, hypotensive pts, sleeping

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Q

Reposition every

A

2 hours

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Q

High Fowler

A

90 degree

trouble breathing

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Q

Supine

A

Back lying

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Q

Prone

A

on belly

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Q

Lateral

A

Side lying

Shoulder blade forward

support behind back

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Q

Sims

A

Semi-prone

Shoulder pulled out

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