Question

10. During procedures of the upper gastrointestinal tract, the operating table may be tipped into a._____________ position in order to shift the abdominal viscera away from the target tissues.
During lower pelvic procedures the operating table may be tipped into b.____________ to shift the abdominal viscera away from the target tissues.
when any change is made in the position of the operating table, the scrub may need to re-position the c._______________ to prevent it from coming in contact with the patient.

Answer 1

10 a)Reverse trendelenburg position

Reason: Using this position, it is easy to access abdominal cavity by the gravitational pull of viscera away from the diaphragm.

b) Trendelenburg

Reason: This position helps easy access to lower GI tract.

c) Sterile equipments