Tag: Positioning
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Lateral Decubitus Position
The Lateral Decubitus position is a side-lying position that provides the greatest surgical access to the thoracic organs, mediastinal contents, retroperitoneum, vertebrae, hips [1][2]. Despite optimal surgical exposure for these anatomical regions, there are a number of physiological disadvantages of the position as well as the potential for peri-operative iatrogenic injuries [1]. These physiological/respiratory changes…