Surgical Positions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the supine position?

A

Patient lying flat, face up

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2
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What is the prone position?

A

Patient lying flat, face down

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3
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What is the left lateral decubitus position?

A

Patient lying down on his left side

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4
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What is the right lateral decubitus position?

A

Patient lying down on his right side

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5
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What is the lithotomy position?

A

Patient lying supine with legs spread

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6
Q

What is the Trendelenburg position?

A

Patient supine with head lowered.

Used during placement of a subclavian vein catheter as the veins distend with blood from gravity flow.

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7
Q

What is the reverse Trendelenburg position?

A

Patient supine with head elevated.

Usual position for laparoscopic cholecystectomy to make the intestines fall away from the operative field.

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8
Q

What is the best position for a pregnant woman?

A

Left side down to take gravid uterus off of the IVC

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