The transversus abdominis plane, more commonly referred to as the TAP block,
Places local anesthetic in the lateral abdominal wall in a plane between the internal oblique and the transversus abdominis muscles.
Here, the local anesthetic block can block many of the abdominal nerves as they pass to the abdominal structures.
One must be aware of the anatomic and physiologic changes associated with anesthesia, patient positioning, and the procedure.
• The following criteria should be met to prevent injury from pressure, obstruction or stretching:
– No interference with respiration
– No interference with circulation
– No pressure on peripheral nerves
– Minimal skin pressure
– Accessibility to operative site
– Accessibility for anesthetic administration
– No undue musculoskeletal discomfort
– Maintenance of individual requirements
The transversus abdominis plane, more commonly referred to as the TAP block,
Places local anesthetic in the lateral abdominal wall in a plane between the internal oblique and the transversus abdominis muscles.
Here, the local anesthetic block can block many of the abdominal nerves as they pass to the abdominal structures.
One must be aware of the anatomic and physiologic changes associated with anesthesia, patient positioning, and the procedure.
• The following criteria should be met to prevent injury from pressure, obstruction or stretching:
– No interference with respiration
– No interference with circulation
– No pressure on peripheral nerves
– Minimal skin pressure
– Accessibility to operative site
– Accessibility for anesthetic administration
– No undue musculoskeletal discomfort
– Maintenance of individual requirements
Therapeutic Positions are used to promote comfort of the patient.
Proper turning and positioning allows the health care provider to make clients, as comfortable as possible, prevent contractures, and pressure sore, and facilitate diagnostic test for surgical intervention.
To relieve pressure to new positions every 2 hours.
Three factors significant in positioning are- Pressure, Friction and Shear
According to Annamma Jacob,
Positioning is defined as placing the patient in good body alignment as needed therapeutically.
According to nurseinfo.in,
Positioning is defined as placing the person in such a way to perform therapeutic interventions to promote the health of an individual
PURPOSE
To promote comfort
To prevent complication
To stimulate circulation
To promote normal physiologic functions.
ARTICLES
Clean, dry, firm bed
Different types of mattress
Bed Boards
Pillows
Footboards/ Foot boot
Sandbags
Hand rolls
Trochanter rolls
Bed blocks
Over bed Table
Additional Sheets
Trapeze bar
PRINCIPLES
Maintain good body mechanics.
Obtain assistance as required.
Ensure that mattress is firm and level of bed is at working height.
Ensure that sheets are clean and dry.
Avoid placing a body part directly over another to prevent pressure.
Plan a regular position change schedule for the patient for 24 hours..
Ensure patient comfort.
Wash hand before and after procedure
TYPES OF POSITIONING
Fowler’s Position
Orthopenic Position
Prone Position
Lateral/ Side Lying Position
Sims’s Position/ Semi- Prone Position
Lithotomy Position
Trendelenburg Position
Reverse Trendelenburg Position
Supine Position
Dorsal Recumbent Position
Knee-chest Position
Rose Position
Other Position
FOWLER’S POSITION
Purpose
To relieve or minimize dyspnea
To relieve tension on abdominal sutures
ORTHOPENIC POSITION
High fowler’s position with over bed table placed in front of the client.
Client to rest with both hands on over the bed table/on pillow placed on it and lean forward. Leaning forward facilitates respiration by allowing maximum chest expansion.
Indications:
Patient with severe dyspnea
Cardiac Patients
Position for thoracentesis
Patient with chest drainage tubes
Relieve Respiratory distress
Pericarditis
ARDS
COPD
Emphysema
Asthma
PRONE POSITION
The client is in flat position only abdomen with head turned to one side. The head rest on a pillow, one or both hands beyond the head or at the sides.
Indication
Patients with pressure sores, burns, injuries, and operations on back
For patients after 24 hours of amputation of lower limbs
Position for renal biopsy
To prevents aspiration
NTD
Recovery positions after anesthesia
LATERAL POSTION
Also known as SIDE LYING POSITION.
Client lies on the side with weight on his hips, shoulder pillow support, and stabilizes. Upper most leg, arm, head and back.
In this position, trunk is right angle to bed.
Indication
To promote lung and cardiac function
During seizure attack and air embolism (Left lateral)
Patient with pyloric stenosis after meals.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
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2. INTRODUCTION
•Positioning is the joint responsibility of the surgeon &
anesthesiologist.
•Ideal pt. positioning involves balancing surgical comfort,
against the risks related to the pt. position.
•Pt. positioning & postural limitation should be considered
during the PAC.
3. OVERVIEW
• One must be aware of the anatomic and physiologic changes
associated with anesthesia, patient positioning, and the
procedure.
• The following criteria should be met to prevent injury from
pressure, obstruction, or stretching:
– No interference with respiration
– No interference with circulation
– No pressure on peripheral nerves
– Minimal skin pressure
– Accessibility to operative site
– Accessibility for anesthetic administration
– No undue musculoskeletal discomfort
– Maintenance of individual requirements
4. ASSESSMENT
• The team should assess the following prior to positioning of
the patient:
– Procedure length
– Surgeon’s preference of position
– Required position for procedure
– Anesthesia to be administered
– Patient’s risk factors
• age, weight, skin condition, mobility/limitations, pre‐
existing conditions, airway etc.
– Patient’s privacy and medical needs
5.
6. GENERAL PHYSIOLOGICAL CONCERNS
• CVS CONCERNS
In an awake patient postural changes doesn’t cause change in
SBP
In anaesthesitised patient:
VR , PRELOAD , ARTERIAL TONE ,
AUTOREGULATORY MECHANSIM
PPV, MS
RELAXATION
LOW COMPLIANCE
CONDITION – OBESITY
,
PEEP
GA/RA
ANTICIPATE AND TREAT THESE EFFECTS ,
ASSESS THE POSITIONAL CHANGES
7. • PULMONARY
CONCERNS
• Any position which limits movements of abdomen , chestwall
or diaphragm increase atelectasis and intrapulmonary shunt
• Change from standing to supine ‐ decrease FRC due to
cephalad displacement of the diaphragm
8. SURGICAL POSITIONS
• Four basic surgical positions
include:
– Supine
– Lateral
– Prone
– Lithotomy
• Variations include:
– Trendelenburg
– Reverse trendelenburg
– Fowler’s/semifowler
– Beach chair position
– Wattson jone position
– Position for robotic
surgeries
14. SUPINE
• Most common with the least amount of harm
• Placed on back with legs extended and uncrossed at the
ankles
• Arms either on arm boards abducted <90* with palms up or
tucked (not touching metal or constricted)
• Spinal column should be in alignment with legs parallel to the
OR bed
– Head in line with the spine and the face is upward
– Hips are parallel to the spine
• Padding is placed under the head, arms, and heels with a
pillow placed under the knees
• Safety belt placed 2” above the knees while not impeding
circulation
15.
16. ARM TUCKING IN SUPINE POSITION
TO PREVENT BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY
17. SUPINE CONCERNS
• Greatest concerns are circulation and pressure points
• Most Common Nerve Damage:
– Brachial Plexus: positioning the arm >90*
– Radial and Ulnar: compression against the OR bed, metal
attachments, or when team members lean against the
arms during the procedure
– Peroneal and Tibial: Crossing of feet and plantar flexion of
ankles and feet
• Vulnerable Bony Prominences:
(due to rubbing and sustained pressure)
– Occiput, spine, scapula, Olecranon, Sacrum, Calcaneous
18.
19. VARIATIONS
LAWN CHAIR POSITION
• Back of the bed is raised
• Legs below the knees are lowered to
an equivalent angle
• Slight trendelenburg tilt
ADVANTAGES:
• Better tolerated by awake patient or
under monitored anesthesia care
• Venous drainage from lower
extremities enhanced
• Xiphoid to pubic distance reduced and
easing closure of laparotomy incisions
15 degree flexion
20. TRENDELENBURG
• The patient is placed in the supine position while the OR bed
is modified to a head‐down tilt of 35 to 45 degrees resulting in
the head being lower than the pelvis
• Arms are in a comfortable position – either at the side or on
bilateral arm boards
• The foot of the OR bed is lowered to a desired angle
• ADVANTAGES
To increase V.R after spinal anesthesia
To increase central venous volume / prevent air
embolism / facilitate central cannulation
To minimise aspiration during regurgitation
22. REVERSE TRENDELENBURG
• The entire OR bed is tilted so the head is higher than the feet
• Used for head and neck, laproscopic procedures
• Facilitates exposure, aids in breathing and decreases blood
supply to the area
• A padded footboard is used to prevent the patient from
sliding toward the foot
• Reduces venous return therefore hypotension
• Laproscopic cholecystectomy : reverse trendelenburg
position with right up
24. HEMODYNAMIC AND
VENTILATION.(SUPINE)
• Every 2.5 cm change of vertical ht. from the reference point
at level of the heart leads to a change of MAP by 2 mmHg in
the opposite direction.
• V & Q are best in dependent lungs.
• Positive‐pressure ventilation provides the best ventilation to
non‐dependent lung zones ‐V/Q mismatch.
27. FOWLER’S POSITION & SEMI-FOWLER ‘S
POSITION
• Patient begins in the supine position
• Foot of the OR bed is lowered slightly, flexing the knees, while the body
section is raised to 35 – 45 degrees, thereby becoming a backrest
• The entire OR bed is tilted slightly with the head end downward
(preventing the patient from sliding)
• Feet rest against a padded footboard
• Arms are crossed loosely over the abdomen
• and taped or placed on a pillow on the patient’s lap
• A pillow is placed under the knees.
•For cranial procedures, the head is supported in a
head rest and/or with sterile tongs
•This position can be used for shoulder procedures (
BEACH CHAIR POSITION)
28. LITHOTOMY• With the patient in the supine position, the hips are flexed to
80‐100 o from the torso so that legs are parallel to it and legs
are abducted by 30‐45 o to expose the perineal region
• The patient’s buttocks are even with the lower break in the
OR bed (to prevent lumbosacral strain)
• The legs and feet are placed in stirrups that support the lower
extremities
• The legs are raised, positioned, and lowered slowly and
simultaneously, with the permission of the anesthesia care
provider
• Adequate padding and support for the legs/feet should
eliminate pressure on joints and nerve plexus
• The position must be symmetrical
• The perineum should be in line with the longitudinal axis of
the OR bed
31. PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES
• Preload increases, causing a transient increase in CO ,
cerebral venous and intracranial pressure
• Reduce lung compliance
• If obesity or a large abdominal mass is present (tumor, gravid
uterus)‐ VR to heart might decrease
• Normal lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine is lost
potentially aggravating any previous lower back pain
33. COMPARTMENT SYNDROME
• Rare
• Dorsiflexion of the ankle
• Excessive pressure of leg straps
• Surgeons leaning on suspended legs for long
durations
34. LATERAL
• Anesthetized in supine prior to turning
• Shoulder & hips turned simultaneously to prevent torsion
of the spine & great vessels
• Lower leg is flexed at the hip; upper leg is straight
• Head must be in cervical alignment with the spine
• Breasts and genitalia to be free from torsion and pressure
• Axillary roll placed caudal to axilla of the downside
arm (to protect brachial plexus)
• Padding placed under lower leg, to ankle and foot of
upper leg, and to lower arm (palm up) and upper arm
• Pillow placed lengthwise
between legs and between
arms (if lateral arm holder is
not used)
• Stabilize patient with
safety strap and silk tape,
if needed
35. Flexed lateral decubitus position. Point of flexion should lie under iliac crest,
rather than the flank or lower ribs, to optimize ventilation of the dependent lung
LATERAL POSITION WITH KIDNEY BRIDGE
37. • Pulse should be monitored in the dependent arm for early
detection of compression to axillary neurovascular
structures.
• Low saturation reading in pulse oximetry may be an early
warning of compromised circulation.
• When a kidney rest is used, it must be properly placed under
the dependent iliac crest to prevent inadvertent compression
of the inferior vena cava
38. PARK‐BENCH POSITION: (SEMI‐PRONE
POSITION)
– Modification of lat. position.
– Better access to posterior fossa.
– Upper arm positioned along lateral trunk & upper
shoulder is taped towards table.
Hemodynamic and Ventilation.
• In awake patient, Zone 3 West is occupying the dependent 18
cm of lung tissue. Lung tissue above 18 cm from bed level is
not perfused.
• During GA & positive pressure ventilation, the non‐dependent
lung zones are ventilated better ‐ worsening V/Q mismatch
39.
40. PRONE POSITION
Access to the posterior fossa of the skull, the posterior spine, the buttocks
and perirectal area, and the lower extremities
41. • Arms :tucked in the neutral position /placed next to the
patient's head on arm boards—sometimes called the prone
“superman” position/Extra padding under the elbow –
prevent ulnar nerve
• When GA is planned, the patient is intubated on the
stretcher/ i.v access is obtained/ETT is well secured/pt is
turned prone onto the OT table/disconnect blood pressure
cuffs and arterial and venous lines that are on the side to
avoid dislodgment
• disconnection of pulse oximetry,arterial line, and tracheal
tube, leading to hypoventilation, desaturation, hemodynamic
instability, and altered anesthetic depth. Therefore its best to
keep pulse oximetry and arterial line connected
• ETT position is reassessed immediately after the move
42. • Head position
Turned to the side(45 degrees) if neck mobility is fine.
Check the dependent eye for external compression.
Maintained by surgical pillow, horseshoe headrest, or
Mayfield head pins Mostly, including disposable foam
versions, support the forehead, malar regions, and the
chin, with a cutout for the eyes, nose, and mouth
Mirror systems are available to facilitate intermittent
visual confirmation
44. • Increased intra‐abdominal pressure decreases FRC,
compliance and elevated VP of the abdominal and spine
vessels‐increase bleeding risk.
• Its imp that the abdomen hangs free and moves with
respiration‐ space of atleast 6 cms!
• Thorax: firm rolls or bolsters placed each side from the
clavicle to the iliac crest ( wilson frame, jackson table, relton
frame)
• Pendulous structures (e.g., Male genitalia and female breasts)
should be clear of compression
• Its essential to check the ETT position at a required degree of
flexion
45. • HEMODYNAMICS AND
VENTILATION
• increases intraabdominal pressure, decreases VR to the heart, and
increases systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance‐ HYPOTENSION
• Oxygenation and oxygen delivery, however, may improve as
1)Perfusion of the entire lungs improves
2)Increase in intraabdominal pressure decreases chest wall compliance,
which under PPV, improves ventilation of the dependent zones of the
lung, and
3) Previously atelectatic dorsal zones of lungs may open.
46. SITTING
•This is actually a modified recumbent
position as the legs are kept as high as
possible to promote venous return.
•Arms must be supported to prevent
shoulder traction.
•Head holder support is preferably
attached to the back
section of the table.
“Sitting” position with Mayfield head pin
47. • ADVANTAGE:
Excellent surgical exposure
Reduced perioperative blood loss
Superior access to the airway
Reduced facial swelling
Improved ventilation, particularly in obese
patients
Modern monitoring‐ early indication of air
embolism
48. RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS OF SITTING
POSITION
• VP shunt
• Cerebral ischemia upright awake
• Patent foramen ovale(detected preop by
contrast ECHO)
• Cardiac instability /extreme ages
49. PROBLEMS
• Venous air embolism
• Hypotension (prevented by stockings)
• Arms if not supported well‐ brachial plexus
injury
51. ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY POSITION
• Orthopedic fracture table – Wattson‐Jone’s
Body section to support head & thorax
Sacral plate for pelvis
Perineal post
Adjustable foot plates
Table maintains traction of the extremity
Allows surgical & fluroscopic access
Anesthesia induced & then the patients are positioned on
this table . Arm on side
52.
53. PROBLEMS WITH JONES POSITION
• Brachial plexus injury due to > than 90* extension of
the upper limb
• Lower extremity compartment syndrome due to
long surgeries & compression
• Pudendal nerve injury Due to pressure of the
perineal post
54. POSITIONING IN ROBOTIC SURGERIES
• Robot‐assisted laparoscopic surgery(RALS) ‐ referred to as da
Vinci surgery‐used for gynecologic, urological, and
gynecologic oncology procedures.
• Pt is placed in dorsal lithotomy and steep trendelenburg
position.(30‐45o tabletilt)
• Steps to avoid slipping of patient are:
1. Place an surgical sheet made of antiskid material on the OT
bed.
2.Placing surgical gel pads against a
patient’s bare skin.
3. Use of the Bean Bag Positioner
55. POSITIONING IN ROBOTIC SURGERIES
The risks are same as in
trendelenburg position
including:
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Corneal abrasions
• Prolonged surgery
• Difficult immediate access to
the airway and iv
• Fixed position of the robot can
cause injury if position is
changed
• Monitoring is difficult
56. PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURIES
Most frequent site of injury:
Ulnar nerve (28%)
Brachial plexus (20%)
Lumbosacral nerve root (16%)
Spinal cord (13%)
Either : stretch or compression type
58. CLASSIFICATION OF NERVE INJURY
Seddon’s classification
• Neurapraxia: damaged myelin with intact axon. Impulse conduction
across the affected segment fails. Mild and reversible nerve injury.
Recovery usually occurs in weeks to months and prognosis is good.
• Axonotmesis: axonal disruption. Endoneurium and other supporting
connective tissue are preserved. Recovery and prognosis is variable.
• Neurotmesis: nerve is completely severed. There is complete
destruction of all supporting connective tissue structures. Surgery may
be required and prognosis is poor.
59. MANAGEMENT
• Pt Assessment‐ Findings must be well documented and neurologist
review should occur.
• early Investigations include nerve conduction studies and
electromyography(EMG).Progressive or severe pathology needs urgent
neurologist assessment and immediate investigation.
• Electrophysiology can help distinguish between nerve dysfunction due
to axonal degeneration / nerve dysfunction due to demyelination (
like carpal tunnel syndrome). The electrophysiological diagnosis of
degeneration is based on finding reduced numbers of functioning
axons.
• Since 14 days required for nerve degeneration to occur so this study
done only in few wks after the onset of symptoms
61. POSITIONING OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY Iin supine position , shoulder abduction should
be limited to 90. reduce the pressure at the
ulnar nerve canal
When the arms are placed to the sides,
forearm should be placed on neutral position
Whenever the arms in abduction and
supported on boards the forearm shd be in
supine or neutral position
External pressure on radial n at humeral
groove shall be avoided
Positioning of the lowerextremity The lithotomy position that stretches the
hamstring gp beyond a comfortable range may
pull the sciaticnerve
Extended pressure at the head of the fibula
shall be avoided
Neither hip extension or flexion inc risk of
femoral neuropathy
padded protection Padded armrests may reduce the potential for
upper limb neuropathy
Elbow and head of the fibula padding reduce
the risk of peripheral neuropathies
Post surgical evaluation The postsurgical evaluation of the limb nerve
function shd lead to an early diagnosis of a
peripheral neuropathy
62. ASA GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF PERIOPERATIVE
VISUAL LOSS‐ positioning
Patient Positioning
• There is no pathophysiologic mechanism by which facial
edema can cause perioperative ION.
• There is no evidence that ocular compression causes isolated
perioperative anterior ION or posterior ION.
– However, direct pressure on the eye should be avoided to
prevent central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO).
• The high‐risk patient should be positioned so that the head is
level with or higher than the heart when possible.
• The high‐risk patient's head should be maintained in a neutral
forward position (e.g., without significant neck flexion,
extension, lateral flexion, or rotation) when possible.
63. POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Careful positioning of neck as excessive flexion can cause endobronchial
position of the ETT , excessive extension can cause extubation
• On prone positioning B/L air entry should be checked
• Lateral position hip:
after fixation of bolster check lower limb for venous obstruction
Assess the perfusion of the dependent arm
Take care of pressure points particularly where fixation devices are used
It is difficult to tolerate for long hrs. If pt is osteoarthitic , preferably give
GA
• Lithotomy with trendelenburg position for laproscopic gynae
procedures: take care in hemodynamic unstable pts
• Ant c. spine surgeries: take care of undue stretching – brachial plexus
injury