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Post-op surgical positions

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Fowler position to prevent pressure on the graft.
Abdominal aneurysm surgery
Left side position and lower head of the bed to promote air to the right atrium and prevent to be carried to the systemic circulation.
Air embolism:
Any position if unruptured, and semi fowler if ruptured.
Appendicitis:
Sitting position, leaning forward, to promote patient breathing
Asthma:
High fowler. It will prevent patient from hypertension stroke.
Autonomic dysreflexia:
Semi Fowler, to prevent aspiration after procedure
Bronchoscopy:
Tripod position.
Bronchiolitis:
elevate extremity to prevent edema
Cast
Semi fowler to prevent edema at the operative site.
Cataract surgery
semi fowler
Cerebral aneurysm:
Supine after operation, prevent pressure on the suture line.
Cleft palate:
High fowler that improve oxygenation.
CHF:
Semi fowler if supratentorial, and Flat if infratentorial that can promote drainage from the head.
Carniotomy:
Elevate the head to reduce intra cranial pressure.
Cerebrovascular accident:
Supine position after meal. It prevents rapid emptying or the stomach.
Dumping syndrome:
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