The objective of the study was to study the effect of short-term left-lateral position on cardiovascular parameters in hemodynamically stable newborns. Short-term prone positioning decreases CO and ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies (ERCPs) performed on patients in the left lateral or supine position had shorter procedure times, largely due to reduced endotracheal intubation rates, ...

(HealthDay)—During sleep, the left lateral decubitus position is associated with shorter esophageal acid exposure time and faster esophageal acid clearance, according to a study published in the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients who experience nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux, the left lateral decubitus sleep position ...

A theory that colonoscopies go better when patients are positioned on their right side rather than the left failed to win support in a randomized trial conducted in eastern Canada. Against the ...

High angle shot of a beautiful young woman sleeping in her bed at home during the night Investigators assessed the impact of different sleep positions on the incidence of nocturnal acid reflux. Left ...

The position we adopt during sleep profoundly affects our physical health, mental wellbeing, and sleep quality. While many view sleep position as merely a matter of personal preference, research ...