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1 asthma 2 thoracentesis intra-op
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, asthma orthopneic position (pt sitting up and bent forward
w arms supported)
post-bronchoscopy flat, head hyperextended
cerebral aneurysm high fowlers
hemorrhagic stroke HOB elevated 30 deg (semi-fowlers)
ischemic stroke HOB flat
cardiac cath keep site extended
epistaxis lean forward and pinch bridge of nose
above knee amputation elevate for 1st 24hrs on pillow; pos prone daily
below the knee amputation foot of bed elevated for 24hrs; pos prone daily
tube feeding for dec LOC pos on right side with HOB elevated
air/pulmonary embolism turn pt to left side and lower HOB
postural drainage Lung segment to be drained should be in the
uppermost position
post-lumbar puncture lie flat in supine pos
CBI cath taped to thigh; keep leg straight
Post Cataract Surgery sleep on UNAFFECTED side for 1-4wks
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sit on side of bed leaning over table
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1 asthma 2 thoracentesis intra-op
3 post-lumbar puncture 4 ischemic stroke
Don't know?
Terms in this set (39)
, asthma orthopneic position (pt sitting up and bent forward
w arms supported)
post-bronchoscopy flat, head hyperextended
cerebral aneurysm high fowlers
hemorrhagic stroke HOB elevated 30 deg (semi-fowlers)
ischemic stroke HOB flat
cardiac cath keep site extended
epistaxis lean forward and pinch bridge of nose
above knee amputation elevate for 1st 24hrs on pillow; pos prone daily
below the knee amputation foot of bed elevated for 24hrs; pos prone daily
tube feeding for dec LOC pos on right side with HOB elevated
air/pulmonary embolism turn pt to left side and lower HOB
postural drainage Lung segment to be drained should be in the
uppermost position
post-lumbar puncture lie flat in supine pos
CBI cath taped to thigh; keep leg straight
Post Cataract Surgery sleep on UNAFFECTED side for 1-4wks
