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Is The supine position that in which the body is lying face-up?
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Yes, a supine person is on her back lying face-up.
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Where can someone find information about Supine position?
One can find information about Supine position when one does their research on Wikipedia. Supine position is a body position, lying with the face up.
What does the term supine mean?
When the body is lying face up, horizontally on one's back, this is called the supine position
What is the Position of the body with the head slightly lower than the feet while lying supine?
Trendelenburg position
What are the contraindications of supine position?
The supine position which has the patient lying flat on their back, the body's most natural position, is normally used for head to toe exams, as in a complete physical exam or any anterior examinations. Some contraindications may include * Lumbar pain, where this position would be to uncomfortable for the patient. * Nerve damage * Respiratory or cardiovascular problems Very informative site below http://www.pitt.edu/~position/Supine/supine-basic.htm
What are the indication of supine indication?
The supine position which has the patient lying flat on their back, the body's most natural position, is normally used for head to toe exams, as in a complete physical exam or any anterior examinations. Some contraindications may include * Lumbar pain, where this position would be to uncomfortable for the patient. * Nerve damage * Respiratory or cardiovascular problems Very informative site below http://www.pitt.edu/~position/Supine/supine-basic.htm
What is the most natural surgical body position?
SUPINE
What does supination mean?
Lying supine means lying on your back (supine is on your spine).
Which position is used for examination of the anterior surface of the body?
horizontal recumbent assosiated as supine position
When lying in supine does one produces much urine?
The body produces pretty much the same amount of urine in any position, but the bladder discharges from the bottom. Ergo the supine position would prevent it from emptying fully, logically leading to more frequent but less productive urination.
What is the most natural position for the human body for surgery?
Supine
Is the prone position the best for the pelvic exam?
No. The best position would be Supine. Prone means that the body is facing downward (stomach on the floor) whereas Supine is when the body is facing upward (stomach is up).
What body position will best demonstrate an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
The supine position will best allow assessment for an AAA
