It is called the lithotomy position
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This position is usually used for pelvic examinations and examinations involving OB-gyne cases.
Patient is lying on back with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups
The patient is placed in a supine position on the operating table with her legs in stirrups and the incision site is prepared.
For a pelvic exam, the patient typically lies on their back with their feet in stirrups for ease of access by the healthcare provider. They may be asked to bend their knees and relax their legs in the stirrups during the exam.
The patient lies on the examination table on her back and may put her feet in stirrups. The buttocks are then slid to the edge of the table in order for a full view of the area to be examined.
The procedure is performed with the patient lying on her back with her legs in stirrups.
The patient lies on the table with her legs raised in stirrups, similar to the position when having a Pap test. The patient is given general anesthesia, and the vagina is held open with an instrument called a speculum.
The procedure is performed with the patient lying on her back with her legs in stirrups.
Using a body position appropriate to to the medical exam allows the patient to maintain as much privacy as possible, and allows both nurse and patient to maximize comfort and ergonomic safety.
Prone Position: the patient is lying on the belly with the face down. The arms maybe placed under the head for comfort. This position is used for the examination and treatment of the back and buttocks.
The dorsal (or supine) position means to lie on one's back. The lithotomy position is where the patient has his/her feet elevated above the hips and sometimes above the head depending on the procedure, in stirrups. This is the most common position for childbirth and pelvic exams. It's also historically known as the position for removing stones from the abdomen.
The patient lies bare-chested on an examination table