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1
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Nerve injuries that may occur with crossing the legs

A

Damage to the sural nerve in the superior leg.

Damage to the superficial peroneal in the inferior leg.

2
Q

Most common cause of femoral nerve injury

A

Excessive traction during lower abdominal surgery

3
Q

Causes of obturator nerve injury

A

Excessive traction during lower abdominal surgery, forceps delivery, and/or excessive flexion of the thigh towards the groin

4
Q

Median nerve injury presents as

A

Inability to oppose thumb

5
Q

Radial nerve injury presents as

A

Wrist drop

6
Q

Ulnar nerve injury presents as

A

Claw hand

7
Q

What does a wind mill murmur indicate? What position is it most common in?

A

VAE

Sitting position

8
Q

Which frame/table is least likely to impact respiratory mechanics in the prone position?

A

Jackson Table

9
Q

Scapular winging is the result of damage to this nerve

A

LTN