Why the study?
Surgical positions can induce adverse physiological consequences affecting patient haemodynamics, creating a need to balance optimal surgical positioning with patient safety.
Observational incidence data on positioning injuries in urological surgery warrant vigilance; leaves open optimal prevention strategies pending interventional trials.
The entire operating team shares the responsibility of patient positioning before a surgical procedure. It is of prime importance to maintain a balance between optimal surgical positioning and the safety of the patient as many of these positions can induce adverse physiological consequences which can affect the haemodynamics of the patient. This study was conducted with the primary objective of determining the incidence of position related injuries and incidents and to analyse the risk factors associated in patients undergoing urological procedures under anaesthesia. The secondary objective was to study the time taken for the injury to resolve and their management.
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