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w PRONE AND JACK-KNIFED This patient is nicely positioned for a
rectal procedure. The yellow chest roll supports her chest while she's
slightly bent over. Make sure her breasts are neutral so they're not
being pinched or squished. The blue and white prone pillow support-
ing her face keeps her head, neck and back in alignment. Notice how
the pulse oximeter cord is draped up over her head so it's not touch-
ing the patient's skin. The patient's right arm is at her side, palm fac-
ing in towards her so her elbow is comfortably flexed.
