1
reverse trendelenburg
used to displace abdominal organs; visualize the gallbladder
2
flank/ kidney
used for access to the retroperitoneal space; requires a kidney rest
3
Sim's
used for endoscopy
4
fowler's
used to access the shoulder (semi), head (cranium)
5
trendelenburg
used to displace abdominal organs, visualize pelvic organs
6
Kraske (jack knife)
used for pilonidal or anal access
7
lithotomy
used for urethral, vaginal, or rectal case access
8
prone
used for spinal or dorsal body surface access
9
lateral
used to access the retroperitoneal space, hip, or thorax
10
supine
used for the administration of anesthesia