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The Perioperative Nurse's Role in Table‐Enhanced Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Munro Cassendra A.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.02.015
Subject(s) - supine position , medicine , operating table , fluoroscopy , orthopedic surgery , perioperative , perioperative nursing , total hip arthroplasty , arthroplasty , hip arthroplasty , radiodensity , surgery , radiography
The anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA), when performed with the patient in the supine position, is enhanced by the use of a radiolucent, orthopedic table. This technique has numerous advantages: enhanced intraoperative fluoroscopy because of the patient's supine position on a radiolucent table, improved femoral exposure, and reduced soft tissue trauma. Criteria for patient selection is not limited as it may be for other arthroplasty techniques. The role of the perioperative nurse during an anterior THA is to ensure optimal function of the orthopedic table and provide safe patient care. A clear understanding of the surgical techniques used and the functions of the table are imperative. AORN J 90 (July 2009) 53–68. © AORN, Inc, 2009.