Medicine:Knee-chest position

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Short description: Position used in a number of medical situations
The knee-chest position [1]

The knee-chest position or genupectoral position is a position used in a number of medical situations including gynecological examination and surgery, lumbar spine surgery,[2][3][4] repair of vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) by Sims's saucerisation procedure, labor and delivery for which it is recommended in those with a cord prolapse until delivery can occur,[1] and administering enemas.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kelly, Howard A.; Broe6del, Max; Burnam, Curtis F. (1922). Diseases of the kidneys, ureters and bladder, with special reference to the diseases of women. New York, London: D Appleton and company. https://archive.org/details/diseasesofkidney02kell. 
  2. ↑ Benzel, Edward C. (2012) (in en). Spine Surgery 2-Vol Set E-Book: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management (Expert Consult - Online). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 509. ISBN 978-1455723324. https://books.google.com/books?id=ZGSFTD0XCB4C&pg=PA509. 
  3. ↑ Adams, James G. (2012) (in en). Emergency Medicine E-Book: Clinical Essentials (Expert Consult -- Online). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 179. ISBN 978-1455733941. https://books.google.com/books?id=rpoH-KYE93IC&pg=PA179. 
  4. ↑ Tatford, E. P. W. (2012) (in en). Problems in Gynaecology. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 9789400941250. https://books.google.com/books?id=q0inBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA339. 
  5. ↑ "Administration of Rectal Suppositories or Enemas". Latest FDA Medication Alert. Institute for Safe Medication Practices. https://consumermedsafety.org/latest-fda-medication-alerts/item/462-administration-of-rectal-suppositories-or-enemas. Retrieved 2019-06-15. 
  6. ↑ "Enema Administration". Study – Flashcards. Quizlet. https://quizlet.com/77926699/enema-administration-flash-cards/. Retrieved 2019-06-15. 



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