Enhancing Surgical Positioning with Advanced Gel Pads and Positioners
Correct patient positioning is one of the critical aspects of any surgery. With the patient lying on the back or side, the appropriate support equipment is essential, such as supine position gel pads, lateral position gel pads, lateral positioner and OT table positioning gel pads, the use of which guarantees the most favorable positioning, the prevention of pressure-related injury and the enhancement of the results of the procedures. The operating rooms have come to rely on such tools. Supine Position Gel Pads: Back-Lying Comfort and Safety The most conventional position that is normally used during surgeries on the chest, abdomen, or extremities is the supine position where the patient is made to lie flat on the back. Skin abrasion and nerve injury might however result when there is prolonged pressure on the spine, shoulders and heels. Supine position gel pads provide specific support on high-risk areas and they evenly distribute body weight and maintain anatomical position. Th...