Semi-Fowler's position
The Semi-Fowler's position is a position in which a patient, typically in a hospital or nursing home in positioned on their back with the head and trunk raised to between 15 to 45 degrees,[1] although 30 degrees is the most frequently used bed angle.[2][3] The elevation is less than that of the fowler's position, and may include the foot of the bed being raised at the knee to bend the legs.
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Indications
The position is useful in promoting lung expansion[4] as gravity pulls the diaphragm downward, allowing for expansion and ventilation.[1] It is also recommended during gastric feeding to reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.[1]
During childbirth, the semi-fowler's position is preferred over the full-fowler's as it is generally more comfortable for the mother, and reduces the need for analgesics and surgical interventions such as operative vaginal delivery or cesarean sections.[5]
The semi-fowler's position is also indicated when assessing the jugular veins.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Kozier and Erb's fundamentals of nursing. Berman, Audrey., Kozier, Barbara., Erb, Glenora Lea, 1937-2001. (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Australia. 2012. p. 1277. ISBN 9781442541696. OCLC 769349688.
- ↑ Potter & Perry's fundamentals of nursing. Crisp, Jackie., Taylor, Catherine. (4th ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W.: Mosby. 2012. p. 1028. ISBN 9780729541107. OCLC 811073338.
- ↑ Carter, Pamela. "Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic Approach". p. 189. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- 1 2 Kozier and Erb's fundamentals of nursing. Berman, Audrey., Kozier, Barbara., Erb, Glenora Lea, 1937-2001. (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Australia. 2012. pp. 702, 881. ISBN 9781442541689. OCLC 769349688.
- ↑ Murray, Michelle. "Labor and Delivery Nursing: Guide to Evidence-Based Practice". Retrieved 17 May 2015.