Jul 10, 2009 · So maybe this position helps keep things down. If I recall correctly left lateral recumbent position is a PT on their left side, with their right leg drawn up. Reason #4501 I heard was with the …

Jul 10, 2009 · Place the victim in a Lateral Recumbent, recovery position, either left or right; unless there is spine or trunk trauma. While tilting the head back opens the airway.

Jul 10, 2009 · I thought everyone knew why left lateral recumbent position in the ambulance::: So the pt pukes all over the medic in the back.

Apr 4, 2006 · In class tonight, we were told that patients suffering from decompression sickness or nitrogen necrosis should be placed in the left lateral recumbent position.

Jul 30, 2011 · Holy resurrection Batman. If after 4 years anyone is sill around and interested I think that Left lateral recumbent, or any recumbent position will better circulation by increasing venous return, …

Apr 5, 2010 · Or, as an other option lay the patient in the left (or right) lateral recumbent position? Thereby allowing safe clearance of airway? Most cervical injuries are stable enough to allow HOB at …

Oct 10, 2006 · Last week in class, our instructor had us tube maniquins which he placed in funky positions to see if we could tube successfully. What was the strangest position your patient was in …

Mar 30, 2010 · The discussion was regarding patient position while obtaining 12 lead. One staff member said that patient must be supine, as having the patient in Fowler’s position may affect axis deviation …

Nov 4, 2009 · I left the full time gig because of back problems, but found a great position as an instructor in EMS at local college. I also still work part time for the service on occasion and it keeps me in the …

Dec 17, 2005 · Ultrasound was used to measure and record the lateral diameter of the right IJV at the level of the cricoid cartilage. Following each reading the table was returned to the supine position. …