Table 2. Complications related to the lateral position.
| Complication | No. |
|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | 1 |
| Deep peroneal nerve palsy | 1 |
| Pressure ulcera | |
| Stage I | 22 |
| Stage II | 12 |
a
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel classification.
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