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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Tonsillectomy is being done in the given patient. This position is:
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The correct answer is  (a) Rose's position(Ref. Stell & Maran 5th ed., 275)Trendelenburg position: Here the body is laid flat on the table with head lower the pevis. It is used for abdominal or gynaecological procedures.For direct laryngoscopy the patient is made to lie supine with flexion at his cervical spine and extension at atlanto-occipital joint. This is known as sniffing the morning air, or barking dog position or Boyce position.