The chest injury may cause blood, fluid and contaminants to pool inside the chest, and placing the injured side lower will minimize accumulation against the damaged lung, the heart and the major arteries.
no, because if you use your cane on your injured side you have to lean on the cane which puts pressure on your injury. if you have the cane on the opposite side as your injury then you can put pressure on that side which will relax your injury
On their injured side
It isn't. In almost everyone, the heart is on the left side of the chest. On a chest x-ray, however, the heart is on the right-hand side of the picture because that is where the patient's left is! It is as if the patient is standing in front of you, facing you... their right is on your left and their left is on your right.
When transferring a patient, the side to which they are moved generally depends on their medical condition and any existing injuries. For instance, if a patient has a specific injury or surgery on one side, they are typically transferred to the opposite side to avoid exacerbating that injury. Additionally, the side that provides the safest and most comfortable transfer for both the patient and the caregivers should be prioritized. Always consult with healthcare protocols and the patient's care team for the best practice.
One Pad on the side of the heart, and top of the left breast.
Place pads on patient upper right chest and left side on the ribs.
No, he cannot he has to take the T.O
Place pads on patient upper right chest and left side on the ribs.
Sudden, sharp chest pain is the main symptom of pneumothorax or a collapsed lung. This can happen on either the right or left side of your chest and is usually the result of injury. It may also result from lung disease, ruptured air blisters, or ventilator use.
Canes are typically used on the opposite side of the body to provide support and improve balance. For example, if you have a right leg injury, you would use the cane on your left side. This helps to distribute weight and reduce strain on the injured leg.
Routine chest x rays consist of two views, the frontal view and the lateral (side) view. The patient stands and is asked to hold their breath for a few seconds.
A pacemaker is implanted inside the skin of the side of a patient's chest, and has 'wires' running over to the heart. A pacemaker is not in your blood.