Postoperative Positioning for a Child Who Has Had a Medulloblastoma

question 16

Multiple Choice

Postoperative positioning for a child who has had a medulloblastoma brain tumor (infratentorial) removed should be which?

• A) Trendelenburg
• B) Head of bed elevated above heart level
• C) Flat on operative side with pillows behind the head
• D) Flat, on either side with pillows behind the back

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