Tonsillectomy is being done in the given patient. This position is:
Correct Answer: Rose's position
Description: (a) Rose's position(Ref. Stell & Maran 5th ed., 275)Trendelenburg position: Here the body is laid flat on the table with head lower the pevis. It is used for abdominal or gynaecological procedures.For direct laryngoscopy the patient is made to lie supine with flexion at his cervical spine and extension at atlanto-occipital joint. This is known as sniffing the morning air, or barking dog position or Boyce position.
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