A 29 year old female undergoes craniotomy for posterior fossa tumour. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to the sitting position

A 29 year old female undergoes craniotomy for posterior fossa tumour. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to the sitting position









A. Patent ventriculo-atrial shunt
B. Previous back surgery
C. Pacemaker
D. Small patent foramen ovale
E. Oesophageal stricture contraindicated for transoesophageal echocardiogram










Answer:  A