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Table 2 Score of the discomfort secondary to face down position

From: Short-time prone posturing is well-tolerated and reduces the rate of unintentional retinal displacement in elderly patients operated on for retinal detachment

 

SCORE

How much difficulty did you have keeping the prone position?

2.3 ± 1.67

Did you have breath shortness while posturing face-down?

1.6 ± 1.2

Did you suffer any neck or back pain while posturing face-down?

2.0 ± 1.5

Did you feel dizziness after the face-down posturing?

1.3 ± 0.6

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BMC Surgery

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