What is thorburn position?

The Thorburn position is a posture used in surgery and resuscitation, named after the Australian anesthetist Dr. Peter S. Thorburn. This position involves tilting the patient's head and neck backwards, with their shoulders elevated on a pillow or rolled towel, and their arms extended alongside the body or slightly raised above it. The goal of this position is to improve breathing, increase lung expansion, and promote better blood flow to the brain during surgery or resuscitation. The Thorburn position is sometimes used in combination with other positioning techniques to optimize patient comfort and safety.