Standard Surgical Positioning
The three components of safe positioning of the surgical patient on an OR table include knowledge, planning and teamwork. The team should be knowledgeable in applying the principles of patient positioning in the OR, including attention to safety principles, because they pertain to the unique physiological qualities of each patient and the position
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