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...

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...

frequency sounds). A left-sided S3 is best heard in the left lateral decubitus position and at the apex of the heart, which is normally located in the...

particularly when a patient cannot be safely positioned upright. Lateral decubitus may be used for visualization of air-fluid levels if an upright image...

projection in supine position. Special projections include a PA prone, lateral decubitus, upright AP, and lateral cross-table (with the patient supine). A minimal...

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

from the genus Porphyromonas which has been isolated from a human sacral decubitus ulcer in Los Angeles in the United States. Parte, A.C. "Porphyromonas"...

Towards the end of the terminal stage, patients often develop chronic decubitus ulcerated wounds that can be easily infected. An infected person usually...

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

instead of conforming to the lung space. Chest radiographs in the lateral decubitus position (with the patient lying on the side of the pleural effusion)...

1992). "Historical notes on pressure ulcers: the cure of Ambrose Paré". Decubitus. 5 (2): 23–4, 26. PMID 1558689. Moore W (2005). The Knife Man: The Extraordinary...

dullness. Percussion of the green section shifts from a dull note to a tympanic note after the patient changes from supine to lateral decubitus position....

circulation is transformed to a skin ulcer, commonly known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers. Ulcers often become infected, and pus forms. Skin ulcers appear...

stenosis. The test is performed by placing the patient in the lateral decubitus position, thereafter the clinician performs a lumbar puncture. The opening...

occurs. In the past, both the Trendelenburg position and the left lateral decubitus position (Durant's maneuver) have been suggested as beneficial where air...

immunodeficiency disorders. Presentations may resemble dermatitis or decubitus ulcers in debilitated, bedridden patients. A secondary bacterial infection...

syndrome. For many, symptoms are partially relieved when in the left lateral decubitus or knee-to-chest position, or in the prone (face down) position. A Hayes...

fluid collects in this particular space but can be "layered out" with decubitus chest radiographs. There is minimal nature of costophrenic angle blunting...

often widened with rib spreaders. Patient has to be placed in a lateral decubitus position for this approach. All pressure points should be padded. A pillow...

being no barrier between the open air and wound. Aside from scratching, decubitus ulcer and tissues near the shunt site are also leading pathways for infection...

often seen in biofilms on chronic ulcers such as in diabetic foot or decubitus ulcers. Most surveys have found it to be susceptible to penicillins, carbapenems...

incidence of attacks. The patient is usually placed in the left lateral decubitus position and a sterile probe is inserted into the anus. The negative electrode...

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other hour (every second hour; at alternate hours)   hor. decub. hora decubitus at bedtime   hor. intermed. horis intermediis at intermediate hours  ...