Bed Positioning

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<p>Knee-Chest Position</p>

Knee-Chest Position

A position in which a patient rests his or her body weight on the knees and chest.

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<p>Dorsal Recumbant Position</p>

Dorsal Recumbant Position

A position in which a patient lies on her back with the knees flexed and separated.

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<p>Sims’ Position</p>

Sims’ Position

A position in which a patient lies on his or her left side, with the right leg drawn up high and forward, the left arm along the back, and the chest forward resting on the bed.

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<p>Lithotomy Position</p>

Lithotomy Position

A position in which a patient lies on her back with the feet in stirrups and knees flexed and separated.

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<p>Lateral Position</p>

Lateral Position

A position in which a patient lies on his or her side.

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<p>Trendelenburg Position</p>

Trendelenburg Position

A position in which a patient lies flat on his or her back with the head of the table lowered at a 45° angle.

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<p>Flowerlers Position</p>

Flowerlers Position

A position in which a patient lies in bed with the head of the bed elevated 45°.

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<p>Semi-Fowlers Position</p>

Semi-Fowlers Position

A position in which the a patient lies in bed with the head of the bed elevated at 30°.

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<p>Prone Position</p>

Prone Position

A position in which a patient lies facedown.

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<p>Supine Position</p>

Supine Position

A position in which a patient lies faceup.