Fig 1.

Operative room setup for a left shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair position. The locations of instruments and equipment in the operating theater are shown. The arthroscopic monitor, fluid management system, and operative devices are positioned contralateral (right) to the operative shoulder (left). The surgeon, surgical assistant, and surgical technologist are positioned on the operative side (left), with the surgeon positioned closest to the head of the bed, and the surgical technologist closest to the foot of the bed. A back table with surgical instruments is immediately adjacent to the surgical technician for ease of access. Finally, the anesthesiologist is at the head of the bed.