Clinical Procedure
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Lateral position
Lateral
Lateral position is associated with the greatest risk of occular injuries, including corneal abrasions. refl.in/bq
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The non-dependent lung is relatively over-ventilated & under-perfused, whilst the
dependent lung is under-ventilated & over-perfused. refl.in/bq
dependent lung is under-ventilated & over-perfused. refl.in/bq
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Place padding under the dependent thorax to keep upper body weight off the dependent arm's brachial plexus. This pad is misnamed an 'axillary roll' in some institutions. Axillary placement exacerbates pressure on the plexus refl.in/br
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Dependent leg should be slightly flexed with padding under knee to protect the peroneal nerve. Non-dependent leg in a neutral extended position with padding placed between it & the dependent leg. refl.in/br
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The flexed-lateral position impairs venous return & results in significant reduction in blood pressure & cardiac output. Particularly important to consider effects in elderly patients. refl.in/br
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