decubitus. For example, the right lateral decubitus position (RLDP) would mean that the patient is lying on their right side. Left lateral decubitus position...

ulcer Other names Decubitus (plural: decubitūs), or decubitous ulcers, pressure injuries, pressure sores, bedsores Stage IV decubitus displaying the tuberosity...

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...

lateral decubitus position on the heart. In particular, one study assessed the autonomic effect of three sleep positions (supine, left lateral decubitus, and...

Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. Symptoms may include a change in skin color to red or black, numbness, swelling, pain...

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...

different positions which are used: sitting, lateral decubitus, and prone. The sitting and lateral decubitus positions are the most common. Sitting – The patient...

position (head down)[dubious – discuss] and on their left side (left lateral decubitus position). The Trendelendburg position keeps a left-ventricular air bubble...

in wounds, ulcers, cuts and burns; for the treatment of infections in decubitus ulcers and stasis ulcers; in gynecology for vaginitis associated with...