Patient position library

Below you will find clear illustrations for patient positionings per specialties. Various positioning options are illustrated in detail, in their most suitable form.

Thanks to a joint partnership between IRCAD and Schmitz, the IRCAD Institute provides optimal hands-on training in operating rooms using the DIAMOND® and OPX mobilis® table systems. Schmitz operating tables have an innovative design which meets both surgical and anesthetic requirements to ensure patient comfort and safety, allowing the anesthesiologist a smooth and safe control, maximizing surgical access.

IRCAD is constantly focused on user needs and is happy to offer this table user guiding kit. Below you will find clear illustrations for patient positionings per specialties. Various positioning options are illustrated in detail, in their most suitable form.

Specialties

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic surgery
  • ENT, OMFS, Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic & Traumatology
  • Spinal surgery & Neurosurgery
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Urologic surgery
  • Vascular surgery

Patient positions - recommendations

  • Supine position using leg plates
    Supine position using leg plates
  • Supine position using the leg supports
    Supine position using the leg supports
  • Supine position using the OMFS plate
    Supine position using the OMFS plate
  • Prone position
    Prone position
  • Supine position using the Doro headrest system
    Supine position using the Doro headrest system
  • Standing position
    Standing position
  • Lithotomy position using seat section extension and leg supports
    Lithotomy position using seat section extension and leg supports
  • Supine position using the carbon plate
    Supine position using the carbon plate