Quick Question: Why do we position the "bad lung" up?
The NICUDoc · 16 Aug 2023 · 2 min
Summary
A short explainer from The NICUDoc answering why infants are positioned with the 'bad lung' up, covering the physiology of decubitus positioning. It explains how turning the patient can be used to achieve the desired effect depending on the underlying lung condition.
Third-party teaching is shown for education. Check it against your unit's guidance.