Module 2 of 40 · Media
Positioning Terms For Chest Pt
- Trendelenberg
- Position used to assist with removal of secretions
- Pt is in a "head down" position where the bed is positioned in a 45 degrees downward
- DO NOT
- Do this with pateints who have fluid coditions such as CHF, pulmoary edema, hypertension, tubes that will obstruct airways, and SOB
- Reversse Trendelenberg
- Similar to trendeleberg but has the head above the trunk
- This is used when patients can not tolerate the trendelenberg (in DO NOT section)
- Provides less airway resistance
- Semi-fowler's position
- Picture is a tad bit extreme but it is similar to reverse trendelenberg but there is a pillow under the patietn's knees
- Head is 45 degrees upward
- Beginning positioning for diaphragmatic breathing
- Used mainly with pat's who have CHF or other cardiac issues
- This is used for the same reasons as reverse trendelenberg (in DO NOT section)