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| Dorsal recumbent (supine) | _spinal cord injury -Urinary catheter inseration -vaginal examination | -immobilizes the spine
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| Fowler's | -Head injury,cranial surgery,ICP -after abd surgey -dyspnea -vomiting -after thyroidectomy -after eye surgery | -enables examination -immobilizes the spine -promotes drainage,cardiac output and ventilation -prevents aspiration of food and secretions
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| High Fowler's | -head injury, ICP,cranial surgery -Dyspnea,respiratory distress -Feeding (during and after meals) -haital hernia | promotes drainage,cardiac output and ventilation -prevents aspiration
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| Lateral (side-lying) | -after abd surgery -coma -pressure ulcer -enema or rectal irrigation | -promotes safety -prevents atelectasis pressure ulcers,and aspiration of food and secretions
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| Lithotomy | Perineal and rectal procedures | enables examination of the pelvis
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| Prone | Immobilization -acute respiratory distress syndrome -after lumbar puncture or myelogram | Enables examnination of the back and spine -promotes gas exchange
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| Reverse trendelenburg's | -cervical traction -after lower extremity vessel surgery | -provides counter balance for traction -promotes blood flow to the lower extremeties
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| Semi-Flower's | -head injury, cranial surgery, ICP, -after abd surgey -dyspnea -vomiting -after thyroidectomy -after eye surgery | promotes drainage,cardiac output and ventilation -prevents aspiration
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| Sims | -coma -rectal injuries | -enables examination of the back and rectum -prevents pressure ulcers and atelectasis
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| Trendelenburg's | -shock -cystic fibrosis | promotes pastural drainge and venous return
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| Elevation of extremity | -thrombophlebitis -After cast application -edema -after surgery on extremity | -promotes circulation and comfort -enables examinations and procedures -
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