TABLE Positions supine (Modified)
WHAT IS BREAST AND AXILLA POSITION?
This is the position for operations on the breast and axilla.
It is a modified supine position,
-With both arms extended, and secured on arm tables.
-Or one arm secured by the side of the patient and the other on the affected side abducted and secured to arm table.
-or supported by a nurse.
WHAT IS NECK POSITION?
This position is used for operations on the neck, especially
Thyroidectomy,
and tracheotomy.
The patient is placed in the supine position with a pillow or sandbag under the shoulder blades, and
-with the neck well extended, a padded horse-shoe provides a good support for the head in such operations.
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