Jul 10, 2009 · You hear it a lot to put altered patient "left lateral" or in "recovery position" but on their left side (even if NOT pregnant). Is there scientific reason for the LEFT side, specifically? …

Jul 10, 2009 · Never been told it was just on the left LR.. Place the victim in a Lateral Recumbent, recovery position, either left or right; unless there is spine or trunk trauma. While tilting the …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 23, 2006 · The data presented in this study suggest that given similar EMS system characteristics, prehospital midthigh injuries/suspected femoral shaft fractures occur on an …

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 …

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 …