position of patient

During surgery
Abdominal surgeries: supinen
bladder surgery:slightly trendelenburg
perineal surgery:lithotomy
brain surgery:semi-fowlers
spinal cord surgeries :prone mostly
lumbar puncture:side lying,fexed body

post operative position

Mastectomy:semi fowlers affected arm elevated
Thyroidectomy:semi fowlers ,head midline
hemorrhoidectomy:semi prone,side lying
laryngectomy:fowlers
pneumonectomy:lateral,affected side
lobectomy:lateral un affected side
Aneurysmal repair(abdomen):fowlers45 degrees
Amputation of lower extremities:flat with stump elevated with pillow
cataract surgery:fowlers 45 degrees
supratentorial craniotomy:fowlers
infratentorial craniotomy:flat on bed,supin
spinal bifida repair: prone