🚨 #SurgErgoTip: Robotic console arm position💪

🔑Armrest height should be adjusted to keep hands near elbow height w/ 90-120° bicep angle

🔑Frequent use of clutch control to keep hands in center of working envelope w/ forearms on the rest (always be clutching!)

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✴️Monitor position for laparoscopy/endoscopy

🔑Place monitor directly in front of the user, 3-6 ft away, slightly below eye level (~15°) for gaze-down viewing

✅Minimizes axial rotation & allows eye muscles to be in most relaxed state