title: AORN ergonomic tool 2: positioning and repositioning the supine patient on the OR bed.
abstract: Positioning or repositioning a patient on the OR bed in preparation for a surgical procedure presents a high risk for musculoskeletal disorders, such as low-back and shoulder injuries, for perioperative personnel. Safe patient handling requires knowledge of current ergonomic safety concepts, scientific evidence, and equipment and devices to ensure that neither the patient nor the caregiver is at risk for injury. AORN Ergonomic Tool 2: Positioning and Repositioning the Supine Patient on the OR Bed provides guidelines that enable perioperative personnel to determine safe methods for positioning and repositioning a patient in the semi-Fowler, lateral, or lithotomy position in preparation for surgery.
authors: Health Science Research & Development/Rehabilitation, Research & Development at the James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA.
authors: Thomas
authors: T
authors: Waters
authors: Manon
authors: M
authors: Short
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Lloyd
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Baptiste
authors: Lorraine
authors: L
authors: Butler
authors: Carol
authors: C
authors: Petersen
authors: Audrey
authors: A
authors: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001513:Beds; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011187:Posture; D012956:Societies, Nursing