Positioning Of The Hips And Thighs - Mizuhosi 5943 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Warning:
Positioning of the chest pad superior to the supra-sternal notch may apply
pressure to the throat and patient's airway.

7.12 Positioning Of The Hips And Thighs

7.12.1 Adjust the hip pads to rest under the iliac crests. The iliac crests should
be centered on the hip pads (see Figure 43).
Iliac crest centered on hip pad
Buttock strap
Pillows
Safety strap
Leg sling
Safety strap
Figure 43: Patient prone in the spinal surgery top with the leg sling
Buttock strap Pillows
Safety strap Safety strap
Figure 44: Patient positioned prone on spinal surgery top using leg support sections
NOTE: The thigh pads are designed to be right and left sided and are labeled
accordingly. The pads must be oriented toward the patient when the patient is
positioned prone on them. The thigh pads have a compound angle, which provides for
anatomical support of the legs. Confirm the pads are applied to the appropriate side of
the spinal surgery top. When properly installed, the pads should slope down toward the
foot end of the table.
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