Prone Position Support: How Gel Pads and Mats Improve Surgical Safety
When a patient is positioned in nerve-monitoring operating rooms, it is not just a place where we put a body on a table: it is a matter of safety, stability and avoidance of injury. The prone position (lying on our stomach) happens to be one of the most unsupportive of all postures in surgery. Medical teams use special accessories, such as gel pads on the prone position, prone headrest, good OT table mat, to secure patients undergoing face-down procedures. These devices enable comfort, limit chances of developing pressure injuries and assist in fixing proper anatomical positions during protracted surgeries. Why the Prone Position Requires Extra Care The prone position is commonly used in spinal, brain, and colorectal surgeries. It offers a great surgical access, but it contributes to the emergence of complications. It can exert extreme pressure on the chest, face skin, knees, and abdomen when lying face-down during such long hours- resulting in nerve compression, difficulty in b...