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4. Collect necessary equipment for each type of body position
5. Apply the general principles of positioning

Dorsal Recumbent
The patient lies on the back, knee flexed and separated
Dorsal Elevated position
Same as dorsal recumbent except that the head and shoulders are slightly elevated. Used for
the examination of the genital organs in women.
Lithotomy Position
The patient lies on back the same as in dorsal recumbent, except the tights are flexed upon the
abdomen and the legs and thighs are abdicated and held in position by the use of stirrups.
Uses: For gynecology Procedures, deliveries, examinations, operations, diagnosis, and
treatment of conditions of the bladder, urethra, and hemorrhoidectomy.
Erect Position
One having occiput and heals in line with the nose, and great toes in the same line.
Uses: For differentiating tumors, diagnosis of hernia, and examination of pelvic joins and toes
of balance.
Flower's Position
Fowler's position is a sitting-up position, which is maintained utilizing backrest and pillows.
Pillows should support the patient's arms should be supported by pillows
Uses: For the relief of dyspnea such as in pneumonia and cardiac conditions, following chest,
neck, and oral surgery, etc.
In abdominal operation where there is a need for drainage as inoperative peritonitis and
perforated appendicitis.
Knee-chest (Genupectoral) position
The patient is on his knees with the thighs upright and the chest resting on the table or bed and
the arms crossed above the head.
Uses: For proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopic examination for gynecological examination and
sometimes in obstetrics
Knee-elbow (Genucubital) positons
The patient lies down on his knees, thighs upright; body resting on elbows head down on
hands, uses are the same as the knee-chest position
Horizontal or supine position
Lying supine with the feet extended
Uses: For palpation & auscultation; to listen to fetal heartbeat & inoperative Procedures
Left-Lateral position
The patient lies on the left side, right knee, and thigh is drawn up.
Uses: For rectal operations, enemas, and in obstetrics
Sim's positions

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