P
oor patient positioning can lead to dev-
astating consequences. While some
complications are unavoidable, there
are plenty of ways to reduce your risk.
Check out these 5 real-life patient posi-
tioning disasters and experts' advice on how to pre-
vent them.
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From pressure ulcers to vision loss, don't let
positioning problems happen on your watch.
Avoid These 5 Patient
Positioning Disasters
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
Kendal Gapinski
Associate Editor
z PRONE TO INJURY Prone position carries with it several potential complica-
tions, including perioperative vision loss.
