Sims' position
The Sims position, named after the gynaecologist J. Marion Sims, is usually used for rectal examination, treatments, and enemas.[1] It is performed by having a patient lie on their left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip and knee bent. It is also called lateral recumbent position.[2]
Detailed description
The position is described as follows:
- Patient lies on their left side.
- Patient's left lower extremity is straightened.
- Patient's right lower extremity is flexed at the hip, and the leg is flexed at the knee. The bent knee, resting against bed surface or a pillow, provides stability.
Common uses:
- Administering enemas
- Postpartum perineal examination
- Per-rectal examination
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment techniques
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See also
References
- "Patient positioning : Sim's position". MoonDragon. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- "Sim's position : Definition". The Free Medical Dictionary. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
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