Orthopnoic position

The orthopnoic position facilitates breathing by maximally expanding the chest. It is often sought by patients with exhalation problems. The patient sits or stands in a slight forward bend. His hands are spread wide, resting on a wide base, e.g. on a dining table.

related articles

 * Fowler's position
 * Mechanics of breathing

Source

 * VYTEJČKOVÁ, Renata. Nursing procedures in the care of the sick I: general part. 1st edition. Prague: Grada, 2011.  ISBN 978-80-247-3419-4.