What Is Fowler's Position?

In medicine, Fowler's position is a standard patient position in which the patient is seated in a semi-sitting position and may have knees either bent or straight.

What position is Fowler's?

Standard Fowler's position, also known as sitting position, is typically used for neurosurgery and shoulder surgeries. The bed angle is between 45 degrees and 60 degrees. The legs of the patient may be straight or slightly bent. This position is often used for head, chest, and shoulder surgeries.

What is high Fowlers position used for?

Varieties of this position include low Fowler's, where the head of the bed sits at 15 to30 degrees, semi-Fowler's with an elevation of 30 to 45 degrees, and high Fowler's, which has the patient sitting nearly vertically. Fowler's position is useful for head, chest, and shoulder surgeries.