European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

A comparison of physiological changes induced by prone position over Wilson’s frame and Horizontal Bolsters in Lumbar spine surgery – A randomized prospective study
 
BACKGROUND:
Ideal patient positioning involves balancing surgical comfort, against the risks related to the patient position. There is paucity of information on effect of prone position on blood loss and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and how these changes correlate with respiratory airway pressures. The study was designed to compare Wilson’s frame and horizontal bolsters to find a better technique for better intraoperative optimisation of the patient.