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1. Air or 7. After Cataract
Pulmonary surgery
Embolism
S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia,
pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom.
(turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night
of bed.) shield for 1-4 weeks
2. Tube feeding Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the 8. after
with decreased stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent Thyroidectomy
LOC aspiration)
3. After lumbar pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and
puncture and leaking of CSF)
oil based
myelogram
4. Pt with heat flat with legs elevated low or semi-fowler's position, support head,
stroke neck and shoulders.
5. during 9. Infant with
Continuous Spina Bifida
Bladder
Irrigation (CBI)
Prone so that sac does not rupture
10. Buck's Traction
(skin)
catheter is taped to the thigh. leg must be
kept straight.
6. After
Myringotomy
elevate foot of bed for counter traction
position on the side of AFFECTED ear,
allows drainage.
,11. After total 14. To prevent
hip dumping
replacement syndrome
don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip
more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in
Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-
abduction by separating thighs with pillows. 30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low
12. Prolapsed CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
cord 15. AKA (above
knee
amputation)
Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
13. Cleft Lip
elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position
prone daily to maintain hip extension.
16. BKA (below
knee
amputation)
foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position
prone to provide hip extension.
position on back or in infant seat to prevent 17. detached
trauma to the suture line. while feeding hold in retina
upright position.
area of detachment should be in the
dependent position
, 18. administration of enema 22. Head Injury
pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with
knee flexed.
19. After infratentorial elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease
surgery ICP
23. Peritoneal Dialysis
(when outflow is
inadequate)
(incision at the nape of neck) position pt
flat and lateral on either side.
20. Autonomic
Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia
turn pt from side to side BEFORE
checking for kinks in tubing
24. Lumbar Puncture
S/S pounding headache, profuse
sweating, nasal congestion, chills,
bradycardia, hypertension. Place client
in sitting position (elevate HOB) FIRST!
21. Shock
After the procedure, the pt should be
supine for 4-12 hours as prescribed.
25. Myesthenia Gravis
bedrest with extremities elevated 20
degrees. knees straight, head slightly
elevated (modified Trendelenberg)
worsens with exercise and improves with
rest
26. Myesthenia Gravis a positive reaction to Tensilon---will
improve symptoms
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1. Air or 7. After Cataract
Pulmonary surgery
Embolism
S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia,
pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom.
(turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night
of bed.) shield for 1-4 weeks
2. Tube feeding Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the 8. after
with decreased stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent Thyroidectomy
LOC aspiration)
3. After lumbar pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and
puncture and leaking of CSF)
oil based
myelogram
4. Pt with heat flat with legs elevated low or semi-fowler's position, support head,
stroke neck and shoulders.
5. during 9. Infant with
Continuous Spina Bifida
Bladder
Irrigation (CBI)
Prone so that sac does not rupture
10. Buck's Traction
(skin)
catheter is taped to the thigh. leg must be
kept straight.
6. After
Myringotomy
elevate foot of bed for counter traction
position on the side of AFFECTED ear,
allows drainage.
,11. After total 14. To prevent
hip dumping
replacement syndrome
don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip
more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in
Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-
abduction by separating thighs with pillows. 30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low
12. Prolapsed CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
cord 15. AKA (above
knee
amputation)
Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
13. Cleft Lip
elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position
prone daily to maintain hip extension.
16. BKA (below
knee
amputation)
foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position
prone to provide hip extension.
position on back or in infant seat to prevent 17. detached
trauma to the suture line. while feeding hold in retina
upright position.
area of detachment should be in the
dependent position
, 18. administration of enema 22. Head Injury
pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with
knee flexed.
19. After infratentorial elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease
surgery ICP
23. Peritoneal Dialysis
(when outflow is
inadequate)
(incision at the nape of neck) position pt
flat and lateral on either side.
20. Autonomic
Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia
turn pt from side to side BEFORE
checking for kinks in tubing
24. Lumbar Puncture
S/S pounding headache, profuse
sweating, nasal congestion, chills,
bradycardia, hypertension. Place client
in sitting position (elevate HOB) FIRST!
21. Shock
After the procedure, the pt should be
supine for 4-12 hours as prescribed.
25. Myesthenia Gravis
bedrest with extremities elevated 20
degrees. knees straight, head slightly
elevated (modified Trendelenberg)
worsens with exercise and improves with
rest
26. Myesthenia Gravis a positive reaction to Tensilon---will
improve symptoms
