Left Lateral Abdomen (Mock) Flashcards by Megan Koolaji | Brainscape

Q

What is the Centre Point?

A

last rib (13th)

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What is the Cranial Border?

A

distal 1/3rd of thorax, lines with xiphoid process

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What is the Caudal Border?

A

umbilicus

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What is the Dorsal Border?

A

skin edges

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What is the Ventral Border?

A

skin edges

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Positioning Considerations:

A

1 sandbag per limb- extend limbs
1 sandbag over neck, secures patient under sedation
foam wedges- underneath abdomen- prevents rotation
legs are symmetrical (parallel)
L/R markers

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