This document discusses patient positioning for surgery. It covers preliminary considerations like assessment and objectives. It describes various surgical positions like supine, lithotomy, and prone along with relevant anatomy, equipment, and safety considerations for each. The document also outlines different types of operating beds, accessories, and special equipment that can be used to position patients or modify positions for individual patient needs. Proper documentation of any positioning modifications is emphasized.

1. Positioning (Part 2)
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ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

2. Preliminary considerations
 Positioning
 Preoperative assessment
 Objectives
 Responsibilities

3. Anatomic/Physiologic Considerations
 Respiratory considerations
 Circulatory considerations
 Peripheral nerve considerations
 Musculoskeletal considerations

4. Anatomic/Physiologic Considerations, cont.
 Soft tissue considerations
 Surgical site accessibility
 Accessibility for anesthetic administration
 Individual positioning considerations

5. Equipment for positioning
 Operating bed
 Types
 Components

6. Equipment for positioning
 Special equipment and bed attachments
 Safety belt
 Anesthesia screen
 Lift sheet
 Armboard
 Double armboard
 Wrist/arm strap

7. Equipment for positioning, cont.
 Special equipment and bed attachments
 Upper extremity table
 Shoulder bridge
 Should brace/support
 Body rests and braces
 Lateral positioner

8. 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

9. Equipment for positioning
 Special equipment and bed attachments (cont’d)
 Accessories
 Donut
 Bolsters
 Pressure-minimizing mattress
 Surgical vacuum positioning device

10. Surgical positions
 Supine (dorsal)
 Considerations
 Modifications
 Lithotomy
 Uses
 Equipment
 Considerations

11. Surgical positions
 Prone
 Equipment
 Considerations
 Modified prone
 Kraske (jackknife)

12. Surgical positions
 Knee-chest
 Lateral
 Types
 considerations

13. Modifications for individual patient
needs
 Reasons
 Equipment
 Documentation