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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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"...

"Theme for Lester Young" as "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" on Mingus Ah Um "Hora Decubitus" as "E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too" on Blues & Roots "Freedom" on The Complete...

2008). "Acute compartment syndrome of the calf presenting after prolonged decubitus position". Orthopedics. 31 (2): 184. doi:10.3928/01477447-20080201-08...

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...

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

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...

identifying splenomegaly. The patient is first placed in the right lateral decubitus position. Percussion starts at the midpoint of the left costal margin...

with lyrics that she wrote for it. Elvis Costello has recorded "Hora Decubitus" (from Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus) on My Flame Burns Blue (2006)...

the enlarged uterus. Placing the patient in a 30-degree left lateral decubitus position alleviates this pressure and prevents fetal distress. One area...