Context
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)