Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to the use of ultrasound at the patient’s bedside for procedural guidance and/or aid in diagnosis. The use and application of POCUS has rapidly expanded over the past 20 years. POCUS is now routinely used by…
Patient positioning in the operating room facilitates surgical procedures; however, positioning can be a source of patient injury and can alter intraoperative physiology. Positioning injuries during surgery remain a significant source of perioperative morbidity. Anesthesia providers share a critical responsibility…
Key Points ▪ Patient positioning is a major responsibility that requires the cooperation of the entire surgical team. ▪ Many patient positions that are used for surgery result in undesirable physiologic consequences including significant cardiovascular and respiratory compromise. Anesthetic agents…