"Fowler's position" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: After the position's developer, Dr. George Ryerson Fowler. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Fowler's position
  1. (medicine) A physical position where the patient's head is raised by 45-60 degrees to promote oxygenation via maximum chest expansion. Wikipedia link: Fowler's position Categories (topical): Medicine Related terms: high Fowler's, low Fowler's, semi-Fowler's, Fowler's, Fowler Translations (physical position raising the patient's head by 45-60 degrees): Fowlerova poloha [feminine] (Czech)
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