Right semi-prone position

  1. Position your family member on his/her side, pillows placed on back and legs.
  2. Place your hand on left shoulder and hips of your family member and roll body over towards the pillows positioning in a partial supine position.
  3. Place one pillow so that neck and head are aligned with the spine. Place right arm alongside body, elbow slightly bent, with a pillow supporting forearm and hand.
  4. Place left arm alongside body (supported on pillows), elbow slightly bent at torso level.
  5. Place left leg supported on pillows, knee slightly bent at torso level.
  6. Check for correct alignment of the hips and shoulder.
  7. Place left leg supported on pillows, knee slightly bent at torso level.
  8. Place right leg slightly in front of left leg, knee slightly bent.

To turn your family member on left semi-prone position, adopt the same previous procedure in the opposite direction.

Para virar o seu familiar para o lado esquerdo procede-se da mesma forma no sentido oposto.
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