Positioning the Patient & the OR Table Flashcards
(24 cards)
Most important factor
maximum safety
Kidney raiser names
kidney elevator bar
crossbar
kidney braces
Lateral/kidney position
lateral-lobectomy, pneumonectomy
kidney-nephrectomy
Lithotomy position
vaginal, perineal, rectal
no safety strap
Kraske position
jacknife/buie
pilonidal sinus/cyst, hemorhidectomy
Sims position
colonoscopy, anus
Reverse trendelenburg
thyroidectomy, upper abdominal
head up
Trendelenburg
head down
shock, lower abdominal, pelvis
lung volume decreased
heart compressed
intracranial pressure increased
Complications in lithotomy
hemodynamic instability by orthostatic position
BP goes nuts
hypotension in lithotomy
Shearing
trendelenburg/rev trendelenburg
Pit/axillary roll
protects neurovascular structures
Adjustable attachable spinal frames
andrews
wilson
four-poster
Sled/____
toboggen
arm
AV fistula, injury, infection
Chest roll/____
bolster
prone/jacknife
same firmness
facilitates breathing
Knee-chest
spinal anesthetic
Kidney rests/braces attach to…
crossbar
Safety belt
not in lithotomy
2-5in above knee over blanket
Prevent ___ by ___ arm on armboard
ulnar nerve damage, supinating
Arm on armboard not to exceed ____ degrees or injury to ____
90 degrees, brachial plexus
____in. between mayo stand and patient
2-3in.
No crossing ____ in supine position to prevent ____
ankles, occlusive pressure on blood vessels and nerves, DVT
Avoid ____ of arm to prevent _____ stretching
hyperextension/abduction
brachial plexus
Always ask permission from ____ before positioning patient
anesthesia
Minimum # for moving an unconscious patient
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