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Positioning a patient
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
06/03/2014

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Term
horozontal recumbant (supine)
Definition
examination of anterior portion of body.
Term
prone position
Definition
treatment of back and spine
Term
sims (left lateral)
Definition
sigmoidoscopic exams, rectal exams and treatment, enemas, rectal temperatures
Term
knee chest
Definition
(not used as often)  used for sigmoidoscopic exams and rectal exams.
Term
fowlers
Definition

to facilitate breathing, help drainage, examine the head, neck and chest, relieve distress.

3 positions: low-25, semi-45, high-90

Term
lithotomy
Definition
used for vaginal exams, pap tests , urinary catheterization, cystoscopic and pelvic surgery.
Term
dorsal recumbant
Definition
like lithotomy but without the stirups
Term
trendelenburg
Definition

inc criculation to the head and brain. used for pelvic organ surgery and treatment.

 

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