TABLE POSITIONS

TABLE

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Positions

Who Should Know?

*It is essential that all members of the theatre staff must master
The working of the operation table and its accessories which
*These must be easily available, and ready for immediate use.
*To insure this, passing on of information on the function status, of the table is a part of the introductory briefing of all new staff.
- The whole apparatus must be maintained in good working order
and checked before each operation list starts.
Careful and correct positioning of the patient is very important.
- It is essential to provide good access for surgery.
- And also to take into account patient safety.
- Anesthesia technique requirements.
- Providing space in all position for I.V. lines.
- The table top rubber mattress must provide insulation and
Prevent harm to the patient due to pressure, especially to
Nerves, and bony prominences.
Most of the following positions are demonstrated on a general
purpose operation table which incorporates the majority of the
features described already.

What are the Positions?

In Supine or Dorsal Recumbent Position
In this position the patient lies on his back and is used for MOST operations, including those on the
- Eye
- Ear
- Face
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Legs or Feet
- And with modifications is suitable for operations on the breast
arms or hands, where arms are extended on an arm table.

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