Positioning (Part 2)ANES 1502

ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

Preliminary considerations

Positioning

Preoperative assessment

Objectives

Responsibilities

Anatomic/Physiologic Considerations

Respiratory considerations

Circulatory considerations

Peripheral nerve considerations

Musculoskeletal considerations

Anatomic/Physiologic Considerations, cont.

Soft tissue considerations

Surgical site accessibility

Accessibility for anesthetic administration

Individual positioning considerations

Equipment for positioning

Operating bed

Types

Components

Equipment for positioning

Special equipment and bed attachments

Safety belt

Anesthesia screen

Lift sheet

Armboard

Double armboard

Wrist/arm strap

Equipment for positioning, cont.

Special equipment and bed attachments

Upper extremity table

Shoulder bridge

Should brace/support

Body rests and braces

Lateral positioner

Equipment for positioning, cont.

Special equipment and bed attachments (cont’d)

Body restraint strap

Positioning for anal procedures with tape

Adjustable arched spinal frame (Wilson frame)

Stirrups

Metal footboard

Headrests

Equipment for positioning

Special equipment and bed attachments (cont’d)

Accessories

Donut

Bolsters

Pressure-minimizing mattress

Surgical vacuum positioning device

Surgical positions

Supine (dorsal)

Considerations

Modifications

Lithotomy

Uses

Equipment

Considerations

Surgical positions

Prone

Equipment

Considerations

Modified prone

Kraske (jackknife)

Surgical positions

Knee-chest

Lateral

Types

considerations

Modifications for individual patient needs

Reasons

Equipment

Documentation