Intraoperative positioning for circumferential extremity burns

Authors
Shalom, A Wong, L
Citation
A. Shalom et L. Wong, Intraoperative positioning for circumferential extremity burns, BURNS, 27(6), 2001, pp. 643-645
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
BURNS
ISSN journal
03054179 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
643 - 645
Database
ISI
SICI code
0305-4179(200109)27:6<643:IPFCEB>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A technique for intra-operative patient positioning is described which allo ws circumferential access to burned extremities for prepping and surgery. T his technique avoids the need for turning the patient during the operative procedure. In our 13 yr experience, there have been no complications attrib uted to this technique. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.