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position after above knee amputation

what is the best position to put a patient after AKA.ONE BOOK says prone whiles the other says supine.lm confused rite now:confused:. pls help

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    according to saunders 4th edition NCLEX-PN, pg 193:

    during first 24 hrs, elevate foot of the bed to reduce edema. support stump w/pillows but not elevated b'cuz of risk of flexion contractions.

    also says, consult w/the MD and then position pt prone BID for 20 to 30 min to stretch muscles and prevent flexion contractions.

    so, it looks like both positions are used!

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    thank you notsomanydayoff, thats good information

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    Hopefully you won't be asked this specific question with an expected answer that deviates from the info in Saunders. Good luck.

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