About this document
Dorsal Recumbent Position Guide by Yves Baccay is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides instructions for positioning a patient in the dorsal recumbent position. It lists 8 steps: 1) introduce yourself and explain the procedure; 2) perform hand hygiene; 3) provide privacy; 4) lie down on a flat surface; 5) prop the head up with a pillow; 6) lay arms down along the sides; 7) bend knees upward and outward; 8) cover the lower body with a sheet. The dorsal recumbent position allows easy observation and examination of the pelvic region.
- Author
- Yves Baccay
- Language
- EN