POSITIONNG & DAPING Flashcards
A technique of placing the patient on bed or examination table safely, comfortably ,conveniently and effectively in preparation for any procedure
POSITIONING
Important of Positioning
- Comfort and Safety
- Improved Assessments
- Enhanced Blood flow
The womn lies flat on her back or with her trunk slightly raised ( < 45 degree to the horizontal ), her legs may be out straight.
Supine Position
The woman lies flat on her back r with her trunk ightly raised ( < 45 degree to the horizontal ), her legs are bent with her feet flat on the bed.
DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION
Side- lying position, the patient lies on one side of the body with the top leg in front of the bottom leg nd the hip and knee flexed.
LATERAL POSITIONS
The patient is on their back ith legs flexed and feet in stirrups.
- USED FOR PELVIC EXAMS AND CERTAIN PRENATAL PROCEDURES.
LITHOTOMY POSITION
The manner of arranging the covering in order to epose the part being examined , treated or cleaned.
DRAPING
IMPORTANCE OF DRAPING
- MAINTAINS PRIVACY AND DIGNITY.
- PROVIDES COMFORT AND WARMTH.
- PREVENTS CONTAMINATION
Use to cover the lower body during abdominal exams or procedures.
ABDOMINAL DRAP
Specifically designed for pelvic exams and procedures.
PERINEAL DRAPE
To cover the legs and lower body during procedures or examination , ensuring that only the necessary areas are exposed
Leg draping
An introduction of liquid into the rectum an colon through the anus
- TO PROMOTE BOWEL MOVEMENT
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