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