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AORN Ergonomic Tool 2: Positioning and Repositioning the Supine Patient on the OR Bed
Author(s) -
Waters Thomas,
Short Ma,
Lloyd John,
Baptiste Andrea,
Butler Lorraine,
Petersen Carol,
Nelson Audrey
Publication year - 2011
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.2010.08.027
Subject(s) - supine position , perioperative , medicine , lithotomy position , perioperative nursing , physical therapy , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
Positioning or repositioning a patient on the OR bed in preparation for a surgical procedure presents a high risk for musculoskeletal disorders, such as low‐back and shoulder injuries, for perioperative personnel. Safe patient handling requires knowledge of current ergonomic safety concepts, scientific evidence, and equipment and devices to ensure that neither the patient nor the caregiver is at risk for injury. AORN Ergonomic Tool 2: Positioning and Repositioning the Supine Patient on the OR Bed provides guidelines that enable perioperative personnel to determine safe methods for positioning and repositioning a patient in the semi‐Fowler, lateral, or lithotomy position in preparation for surgery.