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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of the updated AORN
    • Guideline for positioning the patient."
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    • To focus on preventing injuries, particularly those associated with the Trendelenburg position and intraocular damage.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the AORN
    • Guideline for positioning the patient.

    Main Results:

    • The guideline offers recommendations for assessing patient risk for positioning injuries.
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    • Strategies for preventing intraocular injuries and other adverse events are provided.

    Conclusions:

    • Perioperative personnel should familiarize themselves with the updated AORN guideline.
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    • The guideline includes practical scenarios to aid in understanding and application.