Bed Positions (Healthcare)

Supine

Flat (pillow on feet and head

prone

flat, face down (pillow on feet)

Lateral

(flat) lying on side (pillow under head and between knees)

semi-fowlers

head elevated at a 30 to 45-degree angle with knees slightly elevated.

high fowlers

head elevated at a 60 to 90-degree angle, knees slightly elevated

trendelenburg

angled with legs higher then head

reverse trendelenburg

angled with head higher than legs