Abstract
Lateral position is a common surgical position in neurosurgery, it is also a susceptible position for pressure ulcers. The reasons not only consist of the common causes of general surgery, but also consist of unique factors due to its special position. The technique and rationality of body position placement is significant for the prevention of pressure ulcers. This article reviews the causes and preventive measures of pressure ulcers with lateral position in neurosurgery operation after consulting extensive literature. We will expound and analyze the way of body position placement, placement techniques of every part, selection of material for various body positions, and precautions of position nursing in perioperative period of lateral position surgery, etc. We hope to provide references for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in neurosurgery operation with lateral position. Key words: Surgery; Pressure ulcers; Neurosurgery; Lateral position; Position placement; Prevention
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