Patient positioning for surgery, associated positioning injuries, and the anesthesia technician's supportive role tested on the Cer.A.T. certification exam.
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- Supine positioning places the patient
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Flat on the back, face up- A key nerve at risk of injury in supine positioning with arms abducted too far
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Brachial plexus- Ulnar nerve injury in the supine position is most often caused by
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Direct compression of the nerve at the elbow against a hard surface- Trendelenburg position refers to
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Supine with the head lower than the feet- A common indication for Trendelenburg positioning
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Improving venous return during hypotension or improving surgical exposure in lower abdominal or pelvic surgery- A key physiologic concern with steep Trendelenburg positioning
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Increased intracranial and intraocular pressure, and impaired ventilation from abdominal contents pressing on the diaphragm- Reverse Trendelenburg position refers to
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Supine with the head elevated above the feet- A common indication for reverse Trendelenburg positioning
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Improving surgical exposure in upper abdominal surgery or reducing aspiration risk- Lithotomy position places the patient's legs
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Elevated and abducted in stirrups, with hips flexed- A nerve commonly at risk in lithotomy position
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Common peroneal nerve, from compression against the stirrup near the fibular head- Common peroneal nerve injury classically causes
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Foot drop- Prone positioning places the patient
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Face down- A key eye safety concern in prone positioning
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Direct pressure on the eyes can cause central retinal artery occlusion and vision loss- Proper prone positioning requires supporting the chest to allow for
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Adequate diaphragmatic excursion and ventilation- Lateral decubitus position is commonly used for
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Thoracic, hip, or kidney surgery
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