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- decubitus. For example, the right lateral decubitus position (RLDP) would mean that the patient is lying on their right side. Left lateral decubitus position...
- Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or pressure, usually caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium). It is most...
- ulcer Other names Decubitus (plural: decubitūs), or decubitous ulcers, pressure injuries, pressure sores, bedsores Stage IV decubitus displaying the tuberosity...
- Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. The feet and hands are most commonly affected. If the gangrene is caused by an infectious...
- circulation is transformed to a skin ulcer, commonly known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers. Ulcers often become infected, and pus forms. Skin ulcers appear...
- position (head down)[dubious – discuss] and on their left side (left lateral decubitus position). The Trendelendburg position keeps a left-ventricular air bubble...
- different positions which are used: sitting, lateral decubitus, and prone. The sitting and lateral decubitus positions are the most common. Sitting – The patient...
- particularly when a patient cannot be safely positioned upright. Lateral decubitus may be used for visualization of air-fluid levels if an upright image...
- examining. Below are positional changes that one may use: Left lateral decubitus (lying on the left side). This will decrease the distance from wall of...
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