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.

F1000Research
|August 12, 2014
PubMed

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.