Positioning Flashcards
NGT placement
High Fowlers
Hypotension
Tendelenburg
Air/Pulmonary Embolism
Left lateral and Lower the HOB (Trendelenburg)
Woman in Labor w/ Un-reassuring FHR
Left lateral
Tube Feeding w/ Decreased LOC
Right lateral + elevated HOB
During Epidural Puncture
Lateral
During Lumbar Puncture
aide lying with head, back, and knees flexed
After Myringotomy
Position on side of affected ear after surgery (allows drainage of secretions)
After Thyroidectomy
Low or semi-fowler’s
Detached retina
area of detachment should be in the dependent lower position
Admin of Enema
Sim’s
Automnomic Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia
High Fowlers
Paracentesis
High Fowlers and empty bladder
After Liver Biopsy
Lie of R side for 2 hrs and then supine
SOB
High Fowlers
Myocardial Infarction
Semi-Fowlers
Myocardial Infarction
Semi-Fowlers
Head Injury
Elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease ICP
After Total Hip Replacement
Don’t sleep on operated side; don’t flex hip more than 45-60 degrees, don’t elevate HOB more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction with splint.
Infant w/ Spina Bifida
Prone (avoid sac rupture)
Prolapsed Cord
Tredelenburg or Knee-chest position
After Lumbar Puncture
Supine (prevents CSF leakage)
Infant w/ Cleft Lip
Supine to prevent trauma to suture line
Prevent Dumping Syndrome
Eat in low Fowlers position, lie supine supine after meals for 20-30 minutes
Above Knee Amputation
elevate amputation for first 24 hours on pillow, position prone daily for hip extension
Below Knee Amputation
Foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours, position prone daily to provide for hip extension
After Supratentorial Surgery (incision behind hairline)
Semi-Fowlers
After Infratentorial Surgery (incision at nape of neck)
Lateral
