Fowler's position

English

Etymology

After the position's developer, Dr. George Ryerson Fowler.

Proper noun

Fowler 's position

(medicine) A physical position where the patient's head is raised by 45-60 degrees to promote oxygenation via maximum chest expansion.

Translations

physical position raising the patient's head by 45-60 degrees

Czech: Fowlerova poloha f

See also

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