Indications
What do we pad on the extremities when positioning the patient?
Boney prominces
What special equipment is needed when placing a patient in lithotomy position?
Yellow fin or candy canes stirrups
When preforming a hysterectomy what position is used the most?
lithotomy
Who is responsible for counting to three when moving a patient
Anesthesia
What is a essential/key component for positioning ANY patient during their time in the OR
safety strap/seatbelt
What is the indication for raising and lowering the legs when placing a patient in lithotomy position?
Legs raised and lowered at the same time to prevent hip dislocation.
What special equipment is needed when placing a patient in prone position?
Gel rolls or wilson frame
What are some of the procedures that would require a patient to be placed in lateral position.
Nephrectomy and Thoracotomy
What is the number of people required to safely move a patient?
4
What position is the head placed in for ALL procedures?
Neutral
What is the indication for placing a safety belt across each and every patient?
Prevent patient from falling off the OR bed.
What special equipment is needed when placing a patient in lateral position?
Lateral arm holder, axillary roll, and a gel roll
What position would you place an OR bed in for removal of the appendix?
Trendelenburg
When positioning a patient, what are the two safe options for the arms
Tucked or out on armboards
True or False
When placing a patient in lithotomy, it's crucial to move one leg at a time
False
What special indications are needed when placing a patient in the prone position?
Ensure that they have proper ventilation and protect the eyes
What special equipment do you need when placing a patient in a sitting position?
Beach chair
What surgical procedures require beach chair position?
Total shoulders,
Rotator Cuffs and Ligament surgery of the shoulder
Where do you find the physician preferred position for the case you're preparing for?
on the preference card under the positioning section
What type of injury can you cause to a patient by, hyperflexing or extending the arm?
brachial plexus injury
What is indicated for the feet when a patient is placed in reverse trendelenburg?
padded foot board
When positioning a patient for spinal surgery what OR table in recommend?
Jackson table
What surgical procedures require the patient to be positioned in reverse trendelenburg?
Lap Chole,
Gastric Sleeves
True or False
When in doubt, you should pad the affected area
True
What is the essential thing that must be checked and verified when moving a patient from the cart to OR bed, or bed to bed?
That both the cart and/or beds are locked.