The operating room and the patient; a manual of pre- and post-operative treatment . Fig. 127.—Thoracotomy position. is placed in the extended neck position, employing the Hartleyhead rest before anesthesia is commenced. The positionmust be such as to allow free respiration. The hands are 12 178 OPERATING ROOM AND THE PATIENT bandaged together while clasped over the epigastrium andthe ends of the bandage fastened to the restraining strap secur-. Fig. 128.—Position for resecting the ribs in pleurectomy.(Fowlers Surgery.) ing the lower limbs. As soon as anesthesia is established thehead of the ta


The operating room and the patient; a manual of pre- and post-operative treatment . Fig. 127.—Thoracotomy position. is placed in the extended neck position, employing the Hartleyhead rest before anesthesia is commenced. The positionmust be such as to allow free respiration. The hands are 12 178 OPERATING ROOM AND THE PATIENT bandaged together while clasped over the epigastrium andthe ends of the bandage fastened to the restraining strap secur-. Fig. 128.—Position for resecting the ribs in pleurectomy.(Fowlers Surgery.) ing the lower limbs. As soon as anesthesia is established thehead of the table is raised in order to lessen hemorrhage. Fre-


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