Tripod position

Position of a patient who suffers from orthopnea

The tripod position or orthopneic position is a physical stance often assumed by people experiencing respiratory distress or who are simply out of breath. In tripod position, one sits or stands leaning forward and supporting the upper body with hands on the knees or on another surface. Among medical professionals, a patient adopting the tripod position is considered an indication that the patient may be in respiratory distress. In the setting of chest pain without labored respirations, the tripod position may indicate acute pericarditis.

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