The University of Akron

Nurse Anesthesia Program

Anesthesia Techniques, Procedures, & Simulation Lab

Lab Assignment: Patient Positioning

1. What are the components of universal precautions?

2. What are areas of concern related to patient positioning?

3. What common nerve injuries are related to mal positioning in the

perioperative period?

4. Describe the physiologic changes, associated pressure points, and

common nerve injuries associated with the Supine, Trendelenburg,
Reverse Trendelenburg, Lithotomy, Prone, and Lateral positions.