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NU 403 Final: Positioning
Positioning
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Health Care
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12/10/2006

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Term
Arterial Insufficency
Definition
Feet down; do not cross legs; do not wear restrictive clothing; if edamtous elevate, but not above heart
Term
CVA
Definition
Flat (HOB<30)
Term
Craniotomy: Infratentorial
Definition
HOB Flat
Term
Craniotomy: Supratentorial
Definition
HOB up to decrease ICP
Term
DVT treatment
Definition
bedrest; feet elevated (to promote venous return, prevent venous stasis)
Term
Hypotension
Definition
Trendelenburg
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
good lung down; HOB>45
Term
Pneumonectomy
Definition
HOB up, NOT lateral (though you can tilt slightly to either side)
Term
Post-Angio
Definition
flat(no pressure on femoral) Bedrest 6-8h
Term
Post-lumbar puncture
Definition
HOB flat 6-8h
Term
Tubefeed
Definition
HOB up to prevent aspiration; stay up for 30-60 minutes post feeding
Term
Epidural
Definition
HOB>30; (don't want block to move up to the diaphram)
Term
Post liver biopsy:
Definition
On the biopsy site (so on right side) to compress for bleeding. (The liver is very vascular); bed rest at least 1h
Term
Post seizures
Definition
place on side
Term
Pulmonary edema
Definition
Fowlers
Term
Renal Transplant
Definition
Supine or on opposite side
Term
Total Hip Replacement
Definition
Abducer pillow between legs; kneews below hips. No bending. HOB to 30 with eating.
Term
Total knee replacement
Definition
Maintain knee in a neutral position; maybe on passive ROM machine
Term
Inserting NG
Definition
High fowlers
Term
Suctioning
Definition
Conscious: fowlers
Unconscious: lateral with head raised
Term
DVT prevention
Definition
Ambulate tid; ted stockings; pneumoboots; keep pressure off calves.
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