Semi-Fowler's Position
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What is Semi-Fowler's Position?
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The Semi-Fowler's position is a position in which a patient, usually in a hospital or nursing home, is lying on their back with the head and torso raised between 15 and 45 degrees. The most frequently used bed angle for this patient position is 30 degrees.
The elevation angle is smaller than that of the Fowler's position, and may include raising the foot of the bed at the knee to bend the legs. The Semi-Fowler's position is often used for purposes similar to those of the regular Fowler’s position, including feeding and lung expansion, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and for patients with a nasogastric tube. The Semi-Fowler’s position is also uniquely preferred during childbirth because it improves the comfort of the mother.
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