Top Mistakes to Avoid When Using Prone Head Rest in Surgery
A prone head rest is the other important tool whereby the patient is assured of safety and comfort in case of surgeries that call for practicing of prone position. However, there are several pitfalls that surgical teams can make as the following, which may reduce the efficacy of the head rest and the patient experience. Here we describe the main follies which must be avoided practicing prone head rest in surgery. 1. Inadequate Patient Assessment In positioning the patients, there is a need to undertake an initial analysis of the patients. If the doctor neglects the patient’s physical condition and whether the patient has had spinal problems or has any structural abnormalities, they will place the prone head rest incorrectly. It is always important to think of the health status of the patient, possible surgeries the patient is undergoing and his or her health complications. This way one will be sure of an ideal position and also minimize chances of shock and other complications. ...