Dorsal Lithotomy Position

Dorsal Lithotomy Position





Dorsal Lithotomy or Dorso-sacral:
In bed:

1. Place the patient on her back across bed with the buttocks slightly beyond the edge of the mattress, then flex knees over the abdomen and separate the knees. Support the knees by means of long sheet folded diagonally and passed under the knees and around the neck.
2. Draw up gown over abdomen. Drape as for dorsal recumbent.

Purpose:

1. Vaginal and rectal examination.
2. Operative procedures on the vagina, rectum and perineum.
3. Deliveries and operative deliveries

On Examining Tables: Place patient on dorsal position with the knees flexed and feet in still-ups. Buttocks are brought down to edge of examining table.

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