Common Surgical Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Fowler
A
Sitting with back positioned at a 45° angle
2
Q
Lateral Recumbent
A
Lying on either the left or right side
3
Q
Lithotomy
A
Lying face up with hips and knees bent at 90° angles
4
Q
Prone
A
Lying horizontal and face down
5
Q
Supine
A
Lying horizontal and face up; also called ‘dorsal recumbent’
6
Q
Trendelenburg
A
Lying face up and on an incline with head lower than legs