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What position is used for abdomen, thorax, and face and in orthopedic and vascular surgery
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supine
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What position is used during lower gastrointestinal surgery and pelvic surgery
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Trendelenburg
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The ___ position can cause hypertension, respiratory restriction, and increased intracranial pressure
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Trendelenburg
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This position gives you access to the upper peritoneal cavity and lower esophagus
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reverse trendelenburg
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This position is used for gynecological, obstetrical, and genitourinary procedures
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Lithotomy
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This position allows the surgeon to get to the perineum and pelvic structures
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low lithotomy
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