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Positioning Devices
Teach patient to Use lifting Use pillows or
use trapeze for devices to move wedges to
repositioning patients who prevent bony
cannot assist prominences
from contacting
each other
Side Lying Position
Use the 30
degree lateral
inclined
position
Prevents pressure
and shear/friction
injury to the
sacrum
Avoid
positioning
directly on
the hip.
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