Once the patient is on his stomach, turn his head to one side so that his nose and mouth are unobstructed and he can breathe easily. Place his head in line with his spine, not too far back or forward. Put a flat pillow or folded towel under his head. Position the patient's hands on either side of his head. Make sure the folded towels are positioned smoothly under his chest and hips.
Wrinkles can cause skin sores.
The patient's skin develops red patches or sores. The person falls out of bed. Do NOT try to move him by yourself. HealthSquare is solely to be used as an informational resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed healthcare provider. Inc. All rights reserved.