Positioning a proned patient with cauda equina syndrome who presents at 15 weeks gestation: a case report
Elizabeth Speirs1, Matthew Wiles1, Andrew Bacon1
1Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, S10 2JF, UK.
Cauda equina syndrome is a neurosurgical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent irreversible spinal cord paralysis. This article describes how we managed a case of an obese pregnant patient who was placed in the prone position for surgery. We discuss the evidence behind the management options and choice of operating tables available.
Cauda equina syndrome is a neurosurgical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent irreversible spinal cord paralysis. This article describes how we managed a case of an obese pregnant patient who was placed in the prone position for surgery. We discuss the evidence behind the management options and choice of operating tables available.
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