Positioning Resident

Front 1

Dorsal Recumbent position

Back 1

resident is on back with head and shoulders elevated at an angle of 30* or more. Lower extremities are moderately flexed with legs apart and t the soles of the feet resting upon the bed.

Front 2

Fowler's Position

Back 2

head of bed elevated 45-60 degrees; eases breathing and is comfortable for grooming, oral care and eating, but puts more pressure on the coccyx.

Front 3

Lateral Position

Back 3

lying on either right or left side reducing pressure on one side of body.
(mouth care for coma patient)

Front 4

Prone Position

Back 4

lying with face down, on stomach; seldom used with the elderly. Likely only used if extensive treatment of decubitus of the coccyx area is necessary.

Front 5

Semi-Fowler's Position

Back 5

head elevated 30-45 degrees; eases breathing, puts less pressure on coccyx than sitting up and facilitates swallowing:
1) Decreases the potential for aspiration of gastric secretions when medications are provided orally or enterally.

Front 6

Sim's Position

Back 6

a semi-prone position. Resident on left side, right knee and thigh drawn up, left arm along back of resident, chest leaned forward so resident can rest upon it.
(Rectal enima)

Front 7

Supine Position

Back 7

flat on back; may be necessary during some procedures including bed making, bed bath and perineal care.