Individual schedule

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Time periods

Lying positions
The general preferred lying positions are:

• < 30° angle on backrest
• elevate the foot of the bed no more than 10 - 20°
• 30° body tilt.

It is also important to protect bony prominences.

Sitting positions
The following points include considerations for preferred sitting positions and preventing forward slide:

• curves of the spine should be maintained
• the hips and knees need to be at 90-100°
• feet should be supported; a footrest may be required.

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