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Prone<br />

In the prone position, the patient is lying on his or her front. It is used for spinal surgery, posterior<br />

fossa neurosurgical surgery and for surgery for pilonidal abcesses amongst others..<br />

Special operating room tables and bolsters are used to increase the safety of the prone position,<br />

but in all cases, care must be taken to avoid its many potential complications. <strong>The</strong><br />

prone position can compromise respiratory function, venous return as well as causing ocular<br />

complications.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Lithotomy, Neuropathy, Supine<br />

Index<br />

Find Term<br />

Chapter 1 - Airway Management<br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong>

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