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| used to support the arm when giving intravenous infusions |
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| raise and support the legs in lithotomy position |
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| pillows, doughnuts, headrests, wrist straps and sandbags |
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| used for additional immobilization and support |
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| used as an arm restraint, and used to support and lift the body during transfer to a stretcher |
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| holds drapes off the patient's face, and separates nonsterile area from sterile field |
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| used to achieve any desired position through manual or electrical controls; accepts attachments |
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| padded body and kidney rest |
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| used to stabilize the body in lateral kidney positions |
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| patient on back;used for abdominal and abdomino-thoracic procedures, as well as some lower extremity procedures |
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| patient on stomach;used for procedures on the posterior surface of the body |
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| used for neurosurgical and some otorhinology procedures |
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| used for thoracic procedures when a lateral approach is desired by surgeon |
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| used for rectal procedure |
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| used for lower abdominal and pelvic procedures when surgeon wants abdominal contents to be separated from pelvic contents |
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| used for vaginal, perineal, and rectal procedures |
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| qualities of good positioning |
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| does not interfere with circulation/reservation, does not put any pressure on any nerves/veins or bony prominence, allows maximum safety/comfort for the patient |
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| the_____decides on the position to be used |
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| the ______is primarily responsible for positioning the patient |
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| pillows and other padding are used in strategic places to prevent pressure on nerves and ________ |
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| patients who are already anesthetized must be positioned _______ |
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| the patient's legs must not be crossed since it would impair_________ |
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| movement of joints must be gentle and _______their limited range of motion to avoid damage and pain |
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| excessive pressure on the ________must be avoided to prevent respiratory impairments such as hypoxia |
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| extreme or embarassing positioning should be done ______the patient is anesthetized |
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| movement of joints must be gentle and ______their limited range of motion to avoid damage and pain |
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| avoid hyperextension of the arm-no more than _________ |
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| extreme positions of the head and arm can cause injury to the _________plexus |
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| radial, median, or ulnar nerve damage can occur if extreme care is not used in supporting the ________region |
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| stirrups that are inadequately padded or improperly placed can cause pressure on the _________ nerve, which can produce _________if the damage is severe |
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| proceed from clean to dirty |
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| a basic rule of prepping is |
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| the skin prep should be carried on for at least - ortho and cardio will be longer |
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| develops cumulative action after a period of frequent use; therefore, is only used on patients who have washed exclusively for several days with this product, is neutralized by alcohol |
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| flammable; therefore they must be used in small quantities and must not be allowed to pool around or under patients, especially when lasers or electrosurgical units are used |
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| to create a and maintain a sterile field by covering patient |
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| the purpose of draping is |
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| 3 types of draping materials |
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| plastic w/adhesive backing, non-woven disposable paper, woven reusable cloth |
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