Patient position library

Below you will find clear illustrations for patient positionings per specialties. Various positioning options are illustrated in detail, in their most suitable form.

Thanks to a joint partnership between IRCAD and Schmitz, the IRCAD Institute provides optimal hands-on training in operating rooms using the DIAMOND® and OPX mobilis® table systems. Schmitz operating tables have an innovative design which meets both surgical and anesthetic requirements to ensure patient comfort and safety, allowing the anesthesiologist a smooth and safe control, maximizing surgical access.

IRCAD is constantly focused on user needs and is happy to offer this table user guiding kit. Below you will find clear illustrations for patient positionings per specialties. Various positioning options are illustrated in detail, in their most suitable form.

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Specialties

General surgery
Gynecologic surgery
ENT, OMFS, Ophthalmology
Orthopedic & Traumatology
Spinal surgery & Neurosurgery
Bariatric surgery
Urologic surgery
Vascular surgery

Patient positions - recommendations

Supine position using leg plates
Supine position using the leg supports
Supine position using the OMFS plate
Prone position
Supine position using the Doro headrest system
Standing position
Lithotomy position using seat section extension and leg supports
Supine position using the carbon plate