A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery
ABSTRACT Background Although rare, anaesthetising patinets in prone position for spinal surgery carries a risk of serious complications. Among these, postoperative visual loss (POVL) is of significant concern. Preventing POVL requires close collaboration between spinal surgeons and anaesthetists. Me...
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| description | ABSTRACT Background Although rare, anaesthetising patinets in prone position for spinal surgery carries a risk of serious complications. Among these, postoperative visual loss (POVL) is of significant concern. Preventing POVL requires close collaboration between spinal surgeons and anaesthetists. Methods In our centre, we practiced a cost‐effective method to ensure proper patient positioning, eye protection, and consistent assessment of eye position during prone spinal surgery. An affordable telescopic inspection mirror was used in conjunction with standard protective eye padding secured with sleek tape. This approach facilitated regular intraoperative eye checks without disrupting the surgical workflow. Results The proposed approach offers an affordable and practical alternative to expensive commercial headrest options while maintaining effectiveness in reducing the risk of POVL. Conclusion The method provides a viable, low‐cost solution for mitigating POVL risk in prone‐anaesthetised spinal surgery patients, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary coordination and continuous monitoring. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-319c4b282d414dc880c03300714d8d742025-08-20T03:52:28ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352025-04-0184n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.70601A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal SurgeryJohn Emelifeonwu0Douglas Duncan1Jay J. Park2Andreas K. Demetriades3Department of Neurosurgery Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Edinburgh UKDepartment of Neuroanaesthesia Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Edinburgh UKDepartment of Neurosurgery Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Edinburgh UKDepartment of Neurosurgery Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Edinburgh UKABSTRACT Background Although rare, anaesthetising patinets in prone position for spinal surgery carries a risk of serious complications. Among these, postoperative visual loss (POVL) is of significant concern. Preventing POVL requires close collaboration between spinal surgeons and anaesthetists. Methods In our centre, we practiced a cost‐effective method to ensure proper patient positioning, eye protection, and consistent assessment of eye position during prone spinal surgery. An affordable telescopic inspection mirror was used in conjunction with standard protective eye padding secured with sleek tape. This approach facilitated regular intraoperative eye checks without disrupting the surgical workflow. Results The proposed approach offers an affordable and practical alternative to expensive commercial headrest options while maintaining effectiveness in reducing the risk of POVL. Conclusion The method provides a viable, low‐cost solution for mitigating POVL risk in prone‐anaesthetised spinal surgery patients, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary coordination and continuous monitoring.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70601eye protectionglobal neurosurgerylow‐costPOVLSpine |
| spellingShingle | John Emelifeonwu Douglas Duncan Jay J. Park Andreas K. Demetriades A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery Health Science Reports eye protection global neurosurgery low‐cost POVL Spine |
| title | A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery |
| title_full | A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery |
| title_fullStr | A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery |
| title_short | A Low‐Cost Alternative Technique for Eye Protection During Prone Positioning in Spinal Surgery |
| title_sort | low cost alternative technique for eye protection during prone positioning in spinal surgery |
| topic | eye protection global neurosurgery low‐cost POVL Spine |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70601 |
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