Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 15 TSC 360 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Lithotomy
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The idea
In the lithotomy position, the patient lies on their back with the legs raised and supported in stirrups.
In practice
It is used for gynecologic and urologic procedures, with the stirrups attached to the end of the operating table.
Where people slip
Stirrups are adjusted to give the right leg elevation and spread for this patient, and they are padded to protect the legs.
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