Surgical Positions Flashcards
What is the supine position?
Patient lying flat, face up
What is the prone position?
Patient lying flat, face down
What is the left lateral decubitus position?
Patient lying down on his left side
What is the right lateral decubitus position?
Patient lying down on his right side
What is the lithotomy position?
Patient lying supine with legs spread
What is the Trendelenburg position?
Patient supine with head lowered.
Used during placement of a subclavian vein catheter as the veins distend with blood from gravity flow.
What is the reverse Trendelenburg position?
Patient supine with head elevated.
Usual position for laparoscopic cholecystectomy to make the intestines fall away from the operative field.
What is the best position for a pregnant woman?
Left side down to take gravid uterus off of the IVC