Prone
Extension of hips and knee joint
prevent contrature
drain secretions
prevent aspirations
spine surgeries
Semi Fowlers 30-45
feedings
decrease cardiac or respiratory conditions
after shoulder nasal cranial surgery
ABD & breast reconstruction
Reverse Trendelenburg
GI problems
minimize esophageal reflux
promote stomach emptying
hiatial hernia
Knee to chest
Umblical prolapse
Left lateral recumbent
Increase blood flow to placenta
High Fowler 60-90
Defecating
easy breathing
eating/swallowing
placing an NG tube
taking Xray
Supine
General exam
surgery to anterior surface
rest
Low Fowlers 15-30
After procedure
reduce lower back pain
to rest
Fowlers 45-60
Promotes lung expansion
prepare for walking
poor neck alignment
used in some surgeries that involve neurosurgery or the shoulders
Right lateral recument
Relieves pressure on the sacrum & heels
prevent pressure injuries
promote gastric emptying
Sims
Prevent aspiration of fluid
reduce lower body pressure
perineal area visualization & treatment
enemas
Trendelenburg
Promote venous return
hypotensive clients
postural drainage