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10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Flat (supine) |
Avoids hip flexion which can compress arterial flow |
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Dorsal recumbent |
Supine with knees flexed; more comfortable |
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Side lateral |
Allows drainage of oral secretions |
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Feet and legs elevated |
Increases blood return to the heart |
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Feet elevated and Head lowered (Trendelenburg) |
Used to insert central venous pressure CVP line or for treatment of umbilical cord compressions |
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Feet elevated 20° knees straight trunk flat and head is slightly (modified Trendelenburg) |
Increases Venus return used for shock |
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Elevation of extremity |
Increases Venus return decreases blood volume to extremity |
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Flat on back five flexed legs abducted (lithiotomy) |
Increases vaginal opening for examination |
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Prone |
Promote extension of hip joint not well tolerated by persons with Respiratory or cardiovascular difficulties |
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Knee-chest |
Provides maximal visualization of rectal area |
