The art of anaesthesia . nis posterior to the anus, the prone position (Fig. 25), orits modification as seen in Figs. 26 and 27, is best most useful of these three positions is the so-calledsacral position shown in Fig. 27 This position may be described as a sort of a reversedTrendelenburg. The control of the respiration in thisposition is not nearly as troublesome as might appear. Ifthe head is turned to one side and the shoulder supjjortedby a small sandbag, the respirations are entirely satisfac-tory. A lighter degree of anaesthesia may be carried inthis position than in almost
The art of anaesthesia . nis posterior to the anus, the prone position (Fig. 25), orits modification as seen in Figs. 26 and 27, is best most useful of these three positions is the so-calledsacral position shown in Fig. 27 This position may be described as a sort of a reversedTrendelenburg. The control of the respiration in thisposition is not nearly as troublesome as might appear. Ifthe head is turned to one side and the shoulder supjjortedby a small sandbag, the respirations are entirely satisfac-tory. A lighter degree of anaesthesia may be carried inthis position than in almost any other. This position is the best for coccyxectomy, resectionof the rectum, spina bifida, etc. Where work is being doneon the rectum a good exposure is afforded by the fallingback of the abdominal viscera. The low position of thehead is also a protection against shock, and mucus, whichmay collect in the throat, drains off by gravity. Posture for Kidney and Gall-bladder Operations (Figs. COMPLETE GENERAL ANESTHESIA 43. Fig. 22.—Position favoring brachial paralysis.
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