The surgical team gently abducted Matilda's arms into position on padded armboards at less than 90 degrees with palms facing up.Extra padding was placed under her elbows and an armboard strap was secured over her forearm.The armboards were locked into place to prevent inadvertent abduction.This important maneuver is designed as a risk reduction strategy to prevent:

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Whenever possible the nurse positions the patient's arms on padded armboards with the palms up and fingers extended.Armboards are maintained at less than a 90-degree angle to prevent stretching of the brachial plexus.Care should be taken to protect all patients from integumentary,musculoskeletal,and nerve injury while ensuring adequate circulatory,renal,and respiratory functions.

The Surgical Team Gently Abducted Matilda's Arms into Position on Padded