We read with interest the article titled ‘Macular hole surgery without prone positioning’ by Tranos et al. 1 The authors claimed, ‘we have shown that macular hole surgery without prone posturing ...

Face-to-face seated positioning made cataract surgery feasible for patients who were unable to lie flat or face the ceiling, a study found. The technique is suitable for many patients with orthopedic, ...

To achieve optimal head position for direct laryngoscopy, anesthesia providers should use a sniffing position in accordance with traditional beliefs, according to a study published in the May 2011 ...

Lying facedown on your stomach is described as being in the prone position. This position is often used to help patients who are experiencing respiratory distress. Since the coronavirus pandemic began ...