Boot Stirrups
Allen Stirrups · Yellofins · Yellofin Stirrups · Allen Yellofin Stirrups · Boot-Type Stirrups · Lift-Assist Stirrups · Padded Stirrups
A pair of padded boots that cradle the foot and heel and extend to mid-calf, each on an adjustable post that clamps to the side rails of the OR table. Many have a handle that unlocks and lifts the leg holder.
On the table
What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Hold the legs in the lithotomylih-THOT-uh-meeA position lying on the back with the hips and knees bent and the legs raised and spread apart, often in stirrups.lith/o stone-tomy cutting intoFull entry or low (modified) lithotomy position for gynecologygy-nuh-KOL-uh-jeeThe branch of medicine that cares for the female reproductive organs and breasts.gynec/o woman-logy study ofFull entry , urologic, colorectal and robotic pelvic cases, including combined abdominal and perinealper-ih-NEE-ulHaving to do with the perineum, the area between the genitals and the anus.Full entry approaches. Many facilities prefer them to cane stirrups because they carry fewer risks.
Lengths and variants
Different models are rated for different patient weights (for example 350 or 500 lb).
What experienced techs know
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- Rothrock JC. Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery. 17th ed. Chapter 6 (Positioning the Patient for Surgery), p. 165-166
- Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 16 (Moving, Handling, and Positioning the Surgical Patient), p. 329-330
- Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 21 (Robotic-Assisted Surgery), p. 469
- Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 23 (Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery), p. 546
- Goldman MA. Pocket Guide to the Operating Room. 3rd ed. Chapter 17 (Gastrointestinal Surgery), p. 188
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