Semi-sitting Position

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Synonyms: Beach Chair Lagerung, Semi-sitting positon

The semi-sitting position, also referred to as the Beach Chair position, is a positioning method used for approaches to the posterior cranial fossa or cervical spine.

Positioning

In the semi-sitting position, the patient is placed in a semi-sitting position, with the head fixed in a Mayfield head holder. The semi-sitting position results in a significant reduction in mean arterial blood pressure and cardiac output in patients[^1] [^2].

Uses

The semi-sitting position can be used, for example, for resection of pineal cysts [^3] or vestibular schwannomas[^4].

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