Supine position

The Effects of Sleeping Position on Sufferers of Sleep Paralysis Sleep paralysis is a brief, conscious state of involuntary immobility occurring when falling asleep or upon awakening characterized by muscle atonia and vivid, reoccurring, terrifying hallucinations. Complete muscle atonia is naturally induced during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep to prevent the sleeper from physically acting out dreams (Lapierre & Montplaisir, 1992), The absence of REM atonia causes rapid eye movement sleep…

will be positive in this patient. In forwards standing flexion test clinician palpate the PSISs while patient flexes forward. both PSIS should stay equal. But n this patient the right pubic crest and PSIS will position higher than the left side. Also long sitting test performed from supine to sit…

the supine position, the…

The patient is currently here for initial assessment of suspected OSA. Split night protocol was explained upon arrival. The patient was very sleepy upon arrival. Lights off at 2114. Right quiet 91% 2120 Light snores 2145 Right quiet 95% 2215 Right quiet 95% 2246 Right light snores 95% 2304 Tech in to start CPAP due to frequent obstructive events with related desaturations 2334 Upon trying to begin CPAP the patient expressed being excessively anxious in regards to wearing the CPAP mask. She…

Aaron had limitations in ROM of UE due to protraction and elevation of the shoulders. He arms stay in a flexed position in sitting, however in supine he has a strong extensor synergy. Aaron’s tone is asymmetrical in that his right side is more affected then his left. There was no observed voluntary movement of his UE. Strength was not tested due to tone. The LE was not tested for tone, strength or ROM due to subluxation of his hips at this time, however LE tone was observed as high extensor tone…

hips when held in ventral suspension. Rolls supine to side. Holds head erect when leaning forward. She can roll head to both sides. Sits independently indefinitely may use hands. Raises hips pushing with feet in supine. Bears almost all weight on legs. Lifts head and assist when pulled to sitting. Rolls to prone. Body righting on body reaction. Demonstrates balance reactions in supine. Protective extension of arms to side and front. Lifts head in supine. Holds weight on one hand in prone. Gets…

uniform hydrostatic pressure to open up the external sphincter, they also asked patients to take a deep breath and comforted them by talking to reduce their pain when the scope was going to pass through the external urinary sphincter the and patient’s position during the procedure was dorsal lithotomy. The mean pain score on VAS was 2.95, 2.48, and 1.66 in group 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Compared to group 1 and group 2, the mean pain score was significantly lower in group 3 ( p < 0.001) and…

inappropriate sleep position, bed sharing, and having extra blankets or soft bedding in the bassinet (Schnitzer et al., 2012). In 2001, it was reported that there were “56 deaths per 100,000 live births” that were classified as SIDS (American Academy of Pediatrics…

Denver II Developmental Screening According to (Vander Zanden), an infancy period goes from birth through 24 month of age (Vander Zanden, 1993). During this period, especially between births to 6 moth, infants experience a rapid rate of growth (Vander Zanden, 1993). Child development involves different areas, such as physical, cognitive, emotional and social development (Ball, Bindler, & Cowen, 2012, p. 90). Babies show physical development by increasing skill at utilizing various body parts…

POSTURAL = position of the body ORTHOSTATIC = relating to or caused by an upright posture TACHYCARDIA = increased heart rate SYNDROME = a combination of symptoms Normally, when a person stands up, the heart rate increases by 10 beats per minute or less. With POTS, the increase is often far greater - usually 30 beats per minute or more. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition in which a change from the supine position to an upright position causes an abnormally large increase…