Dr.Sanaabout 7 years ago

Trendelenberg and Anti-Trendelenberg

Trendelenburg position ----used frequently in surgery, especially of the abdomen and genitourinary system. It allows better access to the pelvic organs as gravity pulls the intra-abdominal organs away from the pelvis.......also elevation of leg controls bleeding from varicose veins Anti-Trendelenburg position--- reduces venous bleeding in thyroidectomy