I am talking about positioning after below knee and above knee amputation,i had lots of confusion arising from different practice question and now came to conclusion
Above knee amputation: elevate on a pillow for 1st 24hrs, then position on prone position thrice every day 30 mins
Below knee amputation: elevate foot of the bed for 1st 24hrs then position prone thrice everyday for 30 mins
If stump is already placed after surgery: no need to elevate, site care necessary
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I am talking about positioning after below knee and above knee amputation,i had lots of confusion arising from different practice question and now came to conclusion
Above knee amputation: elevate on a pillow for 1st 24hrs, then position on prone position thrice every day 30 mins
Below knee amputation: elevate foot of the bed for 1st 24hrs then position prone thrice everyday for 30 mins
If stump is already placed after surgery: no need to elevate, site care necessary
please correct me if i misunderstood it!!