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Legs are straight and feet in a neutral position Patient lies on his/her back head and shoulders are slightly elevated with the support of a pillow Often used interchangeably with supine position Supine positionĪlso called horizontal recumbent position The difference between supine position and dorsal recumbent position is tabulated below. But in practice, there is a slight difference between both positions. Often in the literature, supine position and dorsal recumbent position are used interchangeably. Supine Position VS Dorsal Recumbent Position Which is a risk factor in the formation of decubitus ulcer (bedsore). But, when it is used as a resting position for bedridden patients, it could produce shearing force. Usually, the dorsal recumbent position is a comfortable and safe position for patients. Align the posture correctly and provide foot support.Place three to four pillows under the head, neck, and shoulders and one pillow under the knees.Straighten the bed and help the patient to lay on his/he back.If the dorsal recumbent position is used for the resting position of a bedridden patient, follow these steps. Place a single pillow under the head and shoulder.Straighten the bed and help patient to lay on his/her back with knees flexed and both soles resting on the bed.The steps for positioning the patient in dorsal recumbent position for physical examinations and procedures are as follows. As a comfortable resting position for the patient.During whole abdomen and pelvic ultrasonography.During general and specific abdominal assessments.The dorsal recumbent position is used for the following purposes. Advertisements Pronunciationįollowing the pronunciation of the dorsal recumbent position.ĭaw-sl / ruh-kuhm-bnt / puh-zi-shn Indication / Uses In the clinical setting, the dorsal recumbent position is referred to the position where the patient lays on his/her back, head and shoulders rested on a pillow with the knees flexed, hips rotated outward, and feet flat on the bed.