…and the superior gluteal artery are avoided. The patient lies on their side with the knee slightly flexed. Place the palm on the greater trochanter…

…not in the joint cavity. 6. Withdraw the needle, apply compression and a dressing. The knee The patient lies supine with the leg extended and…

…pressure dressing. Procedure 1. Place the patient in the lateral position with the knees drawn up , or prone with a pillow under the pelvis. The…

…Position the patient correctly. The lateral position with the back towards you, the knees drawn up, the chin on the chest, and the shoulders and…