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Prone Position: the patient is lying on the belly with the face down. The arms maybe placed under the head for comfort. This position is used for the examination and treatment of the back and buttocks.
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When performing lower back surgery on a patient the most appropriate surgical position would be?
kraske position
What is kraske position?
if a surgeon is preforming lower back surgery on a patient, the most appropriate surgical position would be Kraske.
A patient lying horizontally on his belly is in the?
The medical term for a patient lying on his belly is the prone position. The opposite of the prone position is supine, or the patient lying flat on his back.
What does the initial examination of a patient suffering from low back pain involve?
The examination includes several tests that involve moving the patient's legs in specific positions to test for nerve root irritation or disk herniation.
What side do you lay a patient about to go into a SIMS position?
back
If a patient is lying on his back face upward he's in which position?
On the back, face up is called a supine position. The opposite is called the prone position.
Would you still see the patient if they owed a back balance?
If the patient was trustworthy and I knew the patient would pay the back balance.
How is low back pain diagnosed?
The doctor will examine the patient's back and hips to check for conditions that require surgery or emergency treatment. The examination includes several tests that involve moving the patient's legs
What patient is lying face upwards?
supine position , sometimes called the recumbent position, is on the back, face upward.
What is the lithotomy position?
Patient is lying on back with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
What are the contraindications of supine position?
The supine position which has the patient lying flat on their back, the body's most natural position, is normally used for head to toe exams, as in a complete physical exam or any anterior examinations. Some contraindications may include * Lumbar pain, where this position would be to uncomfortable for the patient. * Nerve damage * Respiratory or cardiovascular problems Very informative site below http://www.pitt.edu/~position/Supine/supine-basic.htm
When preparing for a pelvic exam how is the patient positioned on the examining table?
The patient lies on the examination table on her back and may put her feet in stirrups. The buttocks are then slid to the edge of the table in order for a full view of the area to be examined.
