Brachial plexus injury related to improper positioning during general anesthesia

Brachial plexopathy as a complication of induced hypothermia following cardiac arrest

“…Previous case reports of patients with brachial plexopathy related to patient positioning suggest that, with physiotherapy, full recovery of motor function is likely [3,4]. Previous case reports of patients with brachial plexopathy related to patient positioning suggest that, with physiotherapy, full recovery of motor function is likely [3,4].…”

Open Abdominoperineal Resection

“…A gel pad can be placed beneath the upper/ mid-sacrum to elevate the buttocks and facilitate skin preparation. The buttocks should protrude from the end of the operating table, providing adequate exposure of the perineum [ 22 ].…”

“…The patient's legs are placed in the stirrups and aligned and padded properly to avoid pressure on the common peroneal nerve and popliteal artery [ 22 ]. Hyperfl exion of the hip joints should be avoided to avoid excessive traction impinging on the sciatic nerve.…”

Iatrogenic upper limb nerve injuries: a systematic review

“…A brachial plexus stretch injury is more likely if the arms are abducted beyond 90° and externally rotated with the elbow extended and the forearm fully supinated 7,8 . The use of shoulder braces in a head‐down (Trendelenburg) position, lateral flexion of the neck to the opposite side and depression of the shoulder have also been implicated.…”