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Facing (medical term)
Facing (/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/), in the medical context, refers to the orientation or direction that a patient's face is turned towards during a medical examination or procedure.
Etymology
The term 'facing' originates from the Middle English word 'facyng', which refers to the act of turning towards something. In the medical context, it has been used since the early 20th century.
Related Terms
- Positioning: The act of placing a patient in a particular position for a medical examination or procedure.
- Prone position: A body position in which a person lies flat with the chest down and the back up.
- Supine position: A body position in which a person lies flat with the chest up and the back down.
- Lateral position: A body position in which a person lies on either their left or right side.
- Trendelenburg position: A position in which the patient's head is low and the body and legs are on an inclined or elevated plane.
- Fowler's position: A position in which a patient is seated in a semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees) and may have knees either bent or straight.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facing
- Wikipedia's article - Facing
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