Editing Trauma laparotomy (section)

=== Positioning ===

* If just abdomen, supine with arms in (allows easy placement of retractors and access for median sternotomy)
* If left anterolateral thoracotomy may be required, elevate left chest 30 degrees, and left arm out
* Prep and drape from chin to knees, allowing from retrieval of greater saphenous vein from groin and thigh if needed
* Warming: increase room temperature, turn up heating on anaesthesia machine, cover head and extremities with Bair hugger, warming for saline and blood)