Positoning pt (cr) Word Scramble
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Positoning pt (cr)
positioning pt
| POSITION | INDICATION | RATIONALE |
|---|---|---|
| Dorsal recumbent (supine) | _spinal cord injury -Urinary catheter inseration -vaginal examination | -immobilizes the spine |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lithotomy | Perineal and rectal procedures | enables examination of the pelvis |
| Prone | Immobilization -acute respiratory distress syndrome -after lumbar puncture or myelogram | Enables examnination of the back and spine -promotes gas exchange |
| Reverse trendelenburg's | -cervical traction -after lower extremity vessel surgery | -provides counter balance for traction -promotes blood flow to the lower extremeties |
| 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 |
| Sims | -coma -rectal injuries | -enables examination of the back and rectum -prevents pressure ulcers and atelectasis |
| Trendelenburg's | -shock -cystic fibrosis | promotes pastural drainge and venous return |
| Elevation of extremity | -thrombophlebitis -After cast application -edema -after surgery on extremity | -promotes circulation and comfort -enables examinations and procedures - |
Created by:
crichardson79
on 2011-07-22