dorsal recumbent position A position in which the patient lies on the back with the lower extremities moderately flexed and rotated outward. It is employed in the application of obstetrical forceps, repair of lesions following parturition, vaginal examination, and bimanual palpation.
knee-chest position the patient rests on the knees and chest with head is turned to one side, arms extended on the bed, and elbows flexed and resting so that they partially bear the patient's weight; the abdomen remains unsupported, though a small pillow may be placed under the chest. See illustration.
Lithotomy position. The lithotomy position is a medical term referring to a common position for surgical procedures and medical examinations involving the pelvis and lower abdomen, as well as a common position for childbirth in Western nations.
A modified Trendelenburg position refers to when a patient is lying at an angle that elevates their feet and pelvis above their head. This position increases blood circulation and reduces pressure on...
Background Previous trials involving patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have failed to show a beneficial effect of prone positioning during mechanical ventilatory support on outcomes. We evaluated the effect of early application of prone positioning on outcomes in patients with severe ARDS.
The Sims' position, named after the gynaecologist James Marion Sims, is usually used for rectal examination, treatments and enemas. It is performed by having a patient lie on their left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip and knee bent.
Supine position and prone position The supine position (/ s ə ˈ p aɪ n / or / ˈ s uː p aɪ n /) means lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up, as opposed to the prone position, which is face down.
The reverse Trendelenburg position similarly has the body flat, but the head is 15-30 degrees higher than the feet. The Trendelenburg position is used frequently in surgery, especially of the abdomen and genitourinary system.