The Trendelenburg position was first instigated and developed by Dr. Friedrich Trendelenburg who was a prominent German surgeon in the late 19th century. The Trendelenburg position was known as a surgical position where the individual lies supine – flat on their back – with their feet raised higher than their head. This position is well-established across various fields of medicine as a method that places a patient on a 15+ degree incline, positioning the legs higher than the head.
One of its main benefits in modern healthcare is its ability to stimulate blood perfusion in patients with respiratory problems.
The Reverse Trendelenburg position involves a person being placed on the same incline, but with the head higher than the legs. The Reverse Trendelenburg position is also useful, with benefits relating to the upper body, head and neck and is especially useful for those who have conditions with restricted blood flow to the feet. It can also be also used to increase respiratory function in overweight and obese patients by relieving pressure to the head.
Giving the user positioning control, the Trendelenburg feature & Reverse Trendelenburg feature included in the EasySleep TR2.0 Lift Base gives extra comfort and support compared to a standard Lift base. Individuals with restricted mobility can use the Trendelenburg position day-in-day-out to allow themselves to be comfortable over and above the standard Head & Feat raising functions. Similarly, the Reverse Trendelenburg position allows the individual’s legs to be lowered over and above what a standard lift or traditional adjustable base can offer, allowing for the very best comfort & support for the person.
