The aim of this paper is to identify some of the potential hazards involved with the positioning of the patient on the operating table prior to surgery. The development of good practice within ...

When going through open-heart surgery, patients like Williams are often so concerned about the operation itself that they may not consider what recovery will be like. “Many of o ...

Positioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to ...

For long-term recovery, weight management and regular exercise are important. Excess weight can put pressure on the ...