Why the study?
Do various surgical positions affect hemodynamic status in awake and anesthetized healthy volunteers?
Population
Healthy volunteers
Comparison
Various surgical positions while awake and… vs Supine position
Design
Other
Authors
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May warrant vigilance for hypotension in non-supine positions under anesthesia; leaves open applicability to patients with comorbidities.
Do various surgical positions affect hemodynamic status in awake and anesthetized healthy volunteers?
Surgical positions other than supine cause marked reductions in systemic arterial pressure in anesthetized healthy volunteers due to decreased peripheral vascular resistance.
G. W. N. Eggers (1963) studied this question.
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