These patients are typically induced on the bed they come in with. They are then moved to the Hana table. A translucent drape will be put along the lateral side of the patient on the affected/surgical side. Because of the location of the injury, a tourniquet is not an option. These surgeries can result in significant blood loss. The patients having this procedure are typically elderly/fragile with multiple comorbidities. Paralytics are not necessary, but helpful to run the patient low on gases to preserve hemodynamics.
