Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Patient Positioning

Moving a patient into a specific position or POSTURE to facilitate examination, surgery, or for therapeutic purposes.

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Abstract

Moving a patient into a specific position or POSTURE to facilitate examination, surgery, or for therapeutic purposes.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Patient Positionings
  • Positioning, Patient
  • Positionings, Patient

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with MOVING AND LIFTING PATIENTS

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History Note

2010

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  1. E02w.760w.670
  2. N02.421.585w.700

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Patient Positioning. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056888. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056888
  2. Patient Positioning. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64821141