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Flashcards in Positioning and draping Deck (13)
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1
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Reasons for positioning

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  • comfort - support - neutral spine - access to body part - prevent pressure sores - decrease edema and contractures
2
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Who is at risk?

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  • frail elderly

- patients with: paralysis, decreased sensation, decreased communication, and decreased cognition

3
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Neutral spine

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Normal curves

  • cervical: lordosis / concave
  • thoracic: kyphosis / convex
  • lumbar: lordosis / concave
  • pelvic: kyphosis / convex
4
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Introductions

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  1. State name and title
  2. Make eye contact
  3. Ask:
    • for consent - how they are - why they are here - pain level
  4. Explain what and why treatment
  5. AIDET
5
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AIDET

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Acknowledge 
Introduce yourself
Duration of treatment
Explain
Thank the pt
6
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Standard positions

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  • supine - prone - sitting - side-lying
7
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Supine

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  • pillow under head and knees/calves

- arms: elevated if edema, crossed on chest or at sides

8
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Side-lying (recovery position)

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  • 1-2 pillows under head
  • neutral spine
  • flex hips and knees
  • pillow between knees
  • pillow in front and back of pt
9
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Prone

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  • face down (hole, towel roll, head rest
  • small towel roll under anterior shoulders
  • pillow under abdomen
  • bolster or pillow under ankles
10
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Sitting

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  • lumbar support (pillow or roll or cushion)
  • arms on chair arm rest or pillow in lap
  • feet on floor or stool
  • seat cushion (for wheelchair)
11
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Alternative positions

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  • Fowler’s: long sitting (45-60 degrees)
  • semi-Fowler’s (30-45 degrees)
  • special procedures (surgery, pelvic exam)
  • trendelenberg (supine with feet higher than head)
  • reverse trendelenberg
12
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Positioning equipment

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  • heel protectors and wedges
  • towels and pillows
  • bed, plinth, table, and mat
13
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Draping

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  • to maintain privacy, dignity, and warmth
  • leave room for donning of gown
  • expose only the area being treated
  • think how YOU feel in the MD exam room