Source Reference: Greene A, et al "A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Left and Right Lateral Decubitus Position in Outcomes in Colonoscopy" SAGES 2020; Abstract S045.

The most common sleep position was the left lateral decubitus position, comprising a median of 30.6% of sleep time. The next most common positions by median time were the right lateral decubitus (27.

Park and colleagues measured IOP using Tonopen Avia (Reichert) in sitting, supine and right and left lateral decubitus positions. The main outcome was the difference in IOP among different body ...

Among patients who experience nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux, the left lateral decubitus sleep position ... concurrent sleep positions (left, right, supine and prone) and evaluated composition ...

In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...