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