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Patient Positioning Techniques and Benefits

The document outlines principles and procedures for proper patient positioning to enhance comfort, reduce pain, and prevent complications. It details various positions such as dorsal recumbent, prone, side lying, and Fowler's position, along with specific procedures for each. Proper body mechanics and safety measures are emphasized throughout the document.

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Patient Positioning Techniques and Benefits

The document outlines principles and procedures for proper patient positioning to enhance comfort, reduce pain, and prevent complications. It details various positions such as dorsal recumbent, prone, side lying, and Fowler's position, along with specific procedures for each. Proper body mechanics and safety measures are emphasized throughout the document.

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POSITION

PRINCIPLES

 Maintain good body mechanics


 Wash hands before and after procedure
 Ensure patient's comfort
 Obtain assistance as required
 Ensure that mattress is firm and level of bed is at working hide
 Follow safety measures to prevent accidents
 Follow the systematic and orderly way of doing
 Use right technique et right time
PURPOSE

 Adjusting a patient body position health reduce pain, discomfort and


pressure on certain body part
 Changing positions enhance blood flow and prevent complications
 Certain positions help improve lung expansion and ease breathing in
patients with respiratory issues
 Proper positioning can aid the healing of wounds or surgical sites by
reducing strain and promoting drainage
TYPES

 Dorsal recumbent or supine position


 Prone position
 Side lying (lateral) position
 Fowler's position
 Sim's position (semi prone)
 Lithotomy position
 Cardiac position
 Trendelenburg position
Dorsal recumbent or
supine position

It is required following spinal


surgery and some spinal
anesthesia in addition, this is
an alternative position for an
immobilized client.
PROCEDURE

 Place the patient on back in bed with two or more pillows under the
head for patient's comfort.
 Place the air ring under the hips and cotton rings or foam pads under
the heels to reduce pressure.
Prone position

The primary therapeutic use of


the prone position is an
alternative position for a client
who is immobilized or on
prolonged bed rest.
PROCEDURE

 Explain the procedure.


 Provide privacy.
 Place the patient flat on abdomen with one pillow under the head.
 Turn patients head to one side and align the patient in good position.
 Place both arms at the side of the head and support arm in flexed
position at level of shoulder.
 Support lower legs with pillows to elevate toes.
Side Lying (Lateral)
Position

The side-lying position removes


pressure from the bony
prominences of the back
PROCEDURE

 Explain the procedure.


 Provide privacy.
 Lower the head of bed as low as patient can tolerate.
 Position the patient to side of bed.
 Turn the patient to one side.
Fowler's position

Fowler's position improve


ventilation and assist in urinary
or bowel elimination. In
addition the fowler's position
makes it easier for the
bedridden client to eat,
socialize, read or watch
television
PROCEDURE

 Explain the procedure.


 Elevate the head of the bed.
 Rest the head against mattress or small pillow.
 Use pillow to support arm.
 Place a small pillow at lower back.
 Place foot board at bottom of patient's feet.
 Place the patient in sitting position with arms at sides and knees
raised with pillow.

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