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1558376

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-5-4
pubmed:abstractText
The modified lithotomy position frequently is used in general surgery because it gives excellent simultaneous access to the abdomen and perineum. There are a variety of complications that may occur including lumbosacral plexus stretch, sciatic and peroneal nerve injury, and compartment syndrome of the legs. Through preoperative nursing assessment of a patient's age, nutritional status, skin condition, pre-existing disease state, and anticipated type and length of surgical procedure, patients at risk for developing postoperative complications may be identified. The perioperative nurse's role is to use this knowledge to assist the surgical team in safe patient positioning and optimal intraoperative care.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0001-2092
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
55
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1029-39
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
The lithotomy position in colon surgery. Postoperative complications.
pubmed:affiliation
Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article