Proper patient positioning is essential for the easy and proper completion of the medical protocol without any unnecessary discomfort to the patient and to maintain the body's alignment.
For oral care treatments, the patient must be kept in an upright position. We can use a chair to make the patient sit at 90 degrees in an upright position.
Oral treatment for unconscious patients is usually done in a side lying position. This position is preferred to prevent the logging of secretions within the patient's mouth. If this position is not followed the secretions may fall back into the oral cavity causing aspiration.
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