The art of anaesthesia . ages of this position are as follows:There is less bleeding from the wound because of the eleva-tion; a certain degree of cerebral anaemia obtains whichrenders only a light anaesthesia necessary; the field ofoperation is brought near to the operator, who can thuswork with greater ease. The Rose position, shown in Fig. 36, is sometimes em-ployed for operation upon the tonsils and adenoids, theobject of this position being to keep the blood and mucusout of the respiratory passages. The Lithotomy Position (Figs. 40 and 41).—Thelithotomy jjosition is that ordinarily employ
The art of anaesthesia . ages of this position are as follows:There is less bleeding from the wound because of the eleva-tion; a certain degree of cerebral anaemia obtains whichrenders only a light anaesthesia necessary; the field ofoperation is brought near to the operator, who can thuswork with greater ease. The Rose position, shown in Fig. 36, is sometimes em-ployed for operation upon the tonsils and adenoids, theobject of this position being to keep the blood and mucusout of the respiratory passages. The Lithotomy Position (Figs. 40 and 41).—Thelithotomy jjosition is that ordinarily employed for obstetri-cal, vaginal, perineal and anal work. Where this position is employed for anal operations onstrong, muscular patients or where only a light anesthesiais to be administered, it is well to put the shoulder bracesin place. This will prevent the patient from pushing her-self away from edge of table, should she become rigid. The buttocks should be extended well over the edge of COMPLETE GENERAL ANESTHESIA 49. Fin 30.—Patient in pull-bladder position over rack.
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