supine position

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Introduction

Lying on the back, face up.

Sleeping in supine position^[2]

recommended for infants
- prophylaxis for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
adverse effects
- plagiocephaly

More specific terms

trendelenberg position

Additional terms

supination

References

↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Journal Watch 23(13):105, 2003 Hunt CE et al, Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 157:469, 2003

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