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The Effect of Semi Fowler 30' Right Lateral on Cardiac Output in Acute Heart Failure
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Semifowler 30' Right Lateral Body Position for Cardiac Output, High and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Heart failure is a special clinical syndrome such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, and swollen legs characterized by increased JVP, crackle lung sounds, and peripheral edema caused by heart disorders both structural and/or functional, resulting in decreased cardiac output and increased intracardiac pressure at rest and activity. Body positioning has been shown to affect stroke volume and parasympathetic modulating activity. The right lateral 30" semifowler position is a very safe position in heart failure patients admitted to the ICU. Although body positioning can affect stroke volume, and parasympathetic modulation, it is not yet clear what effect it has on cardiac output
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Semifowler 30' Right Lateral Body Position Is a regulation of body position by placing the patient's body in a semi-fowler and lateral resting position of 30 degrees