What does "Right side of the OR table" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Right side of the OR table" refers to the position of a patient or a medical professional during a surgical procedure. In an operating room (OR), the table is where the patient lies during surgery. The right side of the table is determined from the perspective of a person standing at the foot of the table and looking towards the head. This term is used to describe the location of either the surgeon, other medical staff, or a specific part of the patient's body during the operation.
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