The side lying position is employed in various scenarios, including:
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Rotating patients to their sides helps distribute weight and reduce pressure on bony prominences. - Post-Surgical Care: It can be used to prevent aspiration in patients recovering from anesthesia. - Respiratory Management: This position can improve lung expansion and facilitate easier breathing in certain respiratory conditions. - Pregnancy: Pregnant women often use the left side lying position to improve fetal circulation and reduce the risk of vena cava compression.
