УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РУЧНОГО ДЕБЛОКИРОВАНИЯ НАХОДЯЩЕГОСЯ ПОД НАГРУЗКОЙ СТОПОРНОГО МЕХАНИЗМА

Изобретение относится к вспомогательной медицинской технике. Устройство для ручного деблокирования находящегося под нагрузкой стопорного механизма включает орган управления, который для деблокирования стопорного механизма вручную активируется приводным усилием, которое возрастает с увеличением нагрузки, преобразующий механизм, который имеет соединенный с органом управления элемент передачи усилия и соединенный с элементом передачи усилия расцепляющий механизм, который для деблокирования стопорного механизма приводным усилием, которое элемент передачи усилия передает на расцепляющий механизм, из положения блокировки, в котором расцепляющий механизм функционально отсоединен от стопорного устройства, выполнен с возможностью перемещения в положение деблокирования, в котором расцепляющий механизм функционально соединен со стопорным механизмом для его деблокирования. Согласно изобретению, преобразующий механизм имеет упругодеформируемый ограничитель усилия, посредством которого элемент передачи ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УСТАНОВКИ АНАТОМИЧЕСКОГО ПОЗИЦИОНИРУЮЩЕГО ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЯ НА ПЛАТФОРМЕ ДЛЯ РАЗМЕЩЕНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТА

Изобретение относится к медицинскому оборудованию. Предлагается устройство для установки плечевого фиксатора для фиксации плеч пациента на платформе для размещения пациента. Устройство содержит зажимной механизм, для надежного крепления устройства к платформе. К зажимному механизму присоединены направляющие, отходящие от платформы. На указанных направляющих установлены с возможностью скольжения ползуны, которые содержат ручные тормоза, предназначенные для остановки перемещения указанных ползунов в направлении от платформы, и размыкатели тормозов. К ползунам присоединены направленные вверх опоры для поддержки плечевого фиксатора, предназначенного для облегчения визуализации шейных позвонков при помощи рентгеновского излучения, и содержащие ограничители для закрепления указанного плечевого фиксатора. При этом для приложения усилия к пациенту оператор перемещает указанный плечевой фиксатор вперед путем активации ручных тормозов и толкания направленных вверх опор, и после позиционирования плечевого ...

ПОДГОЛОВНИК ДЛЯ ОПЕРАЦИОННЫХ СТОЛОВ

Изобретение относится к подголовнику операционных столов и направлено на возможность регулирования подголовника под каждую конкретную голову. Подголовник для операционных столов содержит установленный с возможностью вращения первый удерживающий элемент для окружения первой стороны принимаемой в принимающую область головы пациента и также установленный с возможностью вращения второй удерживающий элемент для окружения второй стороны головы пациента. Два удерживающих элемента соединены друг с другом в области соединения посредством соединительного элемента, так что, когда один из удерживающих элементов поворачивается, соединительный элемент поворачивает также и другой удерживающий элемент. Между областью соединения и принимающей областью обеспечен стационарно установленный опорный элемент для опоры головы, размещаемой в принимающей области. 14 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

ОРТОПЕДИЧЕСКАЯ УНИВЕРСАЛЬНАЯ ПРИСТАВКА К ХИРУРГИЧЕСКОМУ СТОЛУ ЦАРЕВА

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. Ортопедическая универсальная приставка к хирургическому столу содержит опору, прикрепленную к лыже хирургического стола с возможностью перемещения вдоль лыжи стола и фиксации в нужном положении. К опоре прикреплена стойка цилиндрической формы, на которую одета консоль с возможностью перемещения по вертикали, вращения вокруг оси стойки и фиксации в нужном положении. На консоль прикреплен ложемент плеча, состоящий из двух взаимоподвижных частей с возможностью регулировки длины ложемента плеча и фиксации в нужном положении. К ложементу плеча с помощью вертикальной стойки с шарниром прикреплен ложемент предплечья с возможностью поворота до 90°, состоящий из двух взаимоподвижных частей для регулировки длины ложемента с возможностью фиксации в нужном положении. К ложементу предплечья прикреплен зажим кисти руки, снабженный прижимными планками и четырьмя шпильками с гайками. Изобретение обеспечивает технологичность изготовления, монтажа, безопасность и ...

Универсальная подставка для сегмента верхней конечности

Полезная модель относится к области сердечно-сосудистой хирургии и рентгенэндоваскулярной диагностики и лечения, предназначена для облегчения выполнения сосудистого доступа к лучевой артерии на тыле кисти при выполнении рентгенэндоваскулярных вмешательств. Технический результат, достигаемый при использовании полезной модели, заключается в расширении функциональных возможностей подставки для поддержания руки и запястья при проведении рентгенэндоваскулярных вмешательств через артериальный доступ на тыле кисти с возможностью иммобилизации плеча и предплечья в физиологичном положении пронации и исключения возможности произвольных движений конечности пациента с увеличением диапазона перемещения и поворота соединительных элементов конструкции относительно друг друга и обеспечением более гибкого и точного механизма регулировки положения подставки под индивидуальные антропометрические данные конкретного пациента. Указанный технический результат достигается использованием подставки для сегмента ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ УГЛА СГИБАНИЯ КОЛЕННОГО СУСТАВА ПРИ ЕГО ТОТАЛЬНОМ ЭНДОПРОТЕЗИРОВАНИИ

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к травматологии и ортопедии, и может быть использована для придания и надежной фиксации необходимого угла сгибания в коленном суставе во время операции тотального эндопротезирования коленного сустава.Технический результат полезной модели состоит в оптимизации условий выполнения операции тотального эндопротезирования коленного сустава, а именно:- в ходе оперативного вмешательства для лучшего обзора и хирургической обработки костей и всех отделов коленного сустава появляется возможность задать необходимый угол сгибания в коленном суставе, вплоть до максимально возможного, а также надежно фиксировать нижнюю конечность в таком положении на длительное время;- появляется возможность привлечения меньшего количества ассистентов во время операции;- уменьшение финансовых затрат на расходный материал и обслуживание оборудования.Результат полезной модели, а именно мгновенная и надежная фиксация необходимого угла сгибания в коленном суставе во время ...

Лицевой протектор для фиксации положения головы в прональной позиции

Изобретение относится к области медицинской техники, а именно медицинской техники, применяемой при реанимации пациентов, в частности при искусственной вентиляции легких. Лицевой протектор для фиксации положения головы в прональной позиции содержит корпус, разделенный на область для размещения лба и область для размещения подбородка, между которыми размещена область для размещения носа и респираторных устройств. При этом на поверхности области для размещения лба и области для размещения подбородка выполнены площадки для размещения лба и подбородка. Причем, по меньшей мере, поверхность корпуса, обращенная в сторону лица пользователя, выполнена из силикона. Технический результат, достигаемый при реализации разработанного устройства, состоит в предотвращении образования пролежней мягких тканей лица у пациентов, находящихся на лечении в прональном положении. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

Опорная поверхность для пациента для операционного стола

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике и может быть использовано в хирургии. Для повышения эффективности опорной поверхности для пациента для операционного стола рельсовые направляющие по боковым поверхностям опорной поверхности для крепления приспособлений к операционному столу имеют с одного или с обоих концов (головного и ножного) плавно изогнутые вниз и внутрь продолжения, заканчивающиеся под опорной поверхностью шарообразными утолщениями; приспособления для операционного стола с целью хранения смещаются по рельсовой направляющей до шарообразного утолщения, фиксируются зажимным элементом замка на ней таким образом, чтобы их плоские поверхности располагались продольно в вертикальной плоскости под опорной поверхностью параллельно её боковым краям, не выступали за её периметр, не ограничивали возможность её пространственной трансформации в ходе операции. Технический результат состоит в сокращении длительности монтажа и демонтажа приспособлений на рельсовой направляющей опорной поверхности ...

КОЛОННА ОПЕРАЦИОННОГО СТОЛА

ФОРМУЕМАЯ ОПОРНАЯ ЧАСТЬ УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ЗАДАНИЯ ПОЛОЖЕНИЯ

ПОДКЛАДОЧНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ДЛЯ ОПОРНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ ОПЕРАЦИОННОГО СТОЛА

... 1. Подкладочный элемент для опорной поверхности для пациента, содержащий опорную пластину (12), две продолговатые боковины (14) из формоустойчивого пенопласта (22), расположенные вдоль двух противоположных краев опорной пластины (12), и подушку (16), которая, по меньшей мере, частично состоит из мягкого пенопласта и подогнана между двумя продолговатыми боковинами (14) так, что она, по меньшей мере, своими внешними сторонами (32), по меньшей мере, частично прилегает к соответственно соседней боковине (14), причем, по меньшей мере, на одной боковине (14), по меньшей мере, один выступающий участок (28) выполнен и расположен так, что он входит в соответствующую выемку (34) на внешней стороне (32) подушки (16), когда она расположена между боковинами (14). 2. Подкладочный элемент по п.1, у которого боковины состоят из интегрального пенопласта, в частности интегрального пенополиуретана. 3. Подкладочный элемент по п.1, у которого выступающие участки образованы выпуклыми, в частности, частично сферическими ...

ПАТОЛОГОАНАТОМИЧЕСКИЙ ПОДГОЛОВНИК ФИКСИРУЮЩИЙ С НАКЛАДКОЙ ИЗ РЕЗИНЫ С МАССОВЫМ СОДЕРЖАНИЕМ СЕРЫ 4 ПРОЦЕНТА

Полезная модель относится к области патологической анатомии. Патологоанатомический подголовник фиксирующий с накладкой из резины с содержанием серы 4 процента, состоящий из патологоанатомического подголовника, имеющего один закрепленный на поверхности подголовника, на которой при патологоанатомическом вскрытии располагается голова трупа, упор для одной боковой части головы и второй упор с возможностью перемещения и фиксации относительно поверхности подголовника до упора в другую боковую часть головы так, чтобы эта боковая часть головы, упираясь в закрепленный вышеуказанный упор и располагаясь на поверхности подголовника, упиралась также и в вышеуказанный второй упор с силой, достаточной для фиксации головы, расположенной на подголовнике, между вышеуказанными упорами в вышеуказанном положении, отличающийся наличием пластины из резины с массовым содержанием серы 4 процента, закрывающей обращенную к вышеуказанному упору, имеющему возможность перемещения, поверхность вышеуказанного закрепленного ...

Plattenförmige Vorrichtung zur Lagerung eines Körperteiles eines Patienten

Die Erfindung betrifft eine plattenförmige Vorrichtung zur Lagerung eines Körperteiles eines Patienten, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Lagerfläche ausbildet und eine mehrteilige Tragstruktur aufweist mit einem Hauptteil und mindestens einem Zusatzteil, das mittels mindestens eines Koppelelementes mit dem Hauptteil lösbar verbindbar ist. Um die plattenförmige Vorrichtung derart weiterzubilden, daß einerseits eine stabile Lagerung des Patienten sichergestellt ist und andererseits eine Durchleuchtung des Patienten unter einem möglichst großen Winkel schräg zur Körperlängsachse des Patienten ermöglicht wird, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, daß das Hauptteil, das Zusatzteil und das Koppelelement aus einem eine hohe Transparenz für Röntgenstrahlen aufweisenden Material gefertigt sind und daß das Zusatzteil, bezogen auf die Körperlängsachse des Patienten, seitlich am Hauptteil abnehmbar gehalten ist.

Adapterplatte für einen in medizinischen Anwendungen genutzten Behandlungstisch

Spannkloben, insbesondere zur Befestigung medizintechnischer Teile

Fußstütze zur Fußbehandlung

Einstellbare Liege für Massagetherapie

ARM SUPPORT

Improvements relating to surgical tables

Improvements relating to surgical tables

PATIENT SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SURGICAL TABLES

An apparatus for providing support for the human body with variable curvature for orthopedic treatment

A treatment apparatus comprising a support structure for the human body made of plastic strips, with a mechanism, preferably a motor, to vary the curvature of the support. The ends of the plastic strips are connected into slots in a cylindrical member, which is pivotally attached to a base member. At one end, the fixed base member is fixed and the other end it is movable.

Surgical restraint system

A restraint system comprising of a surgical planar plate 1 and individual straps 2. The planar plate 1 is constructed of a radiolucent material encased in a loop material and the straps 2 being constructed of a mouldable material having a hook material at their base. The straps are capable of being positioned in a plurality of positions. The system is primarily for use in hand surgery which uses the hook and loop material applied to the plate 1 and straps 2 for restraint of the digits and the wrist. The site can be retained with the use of surgical restraint hooks 3. The system may be developed from a magnetic plate, which uses magnetic straps to restrain the hand and fingers.

Improvements relating to surgical tables

Lockable joints

TREATMENT COUCH WITH KNEE SUPPORT

HOLDING DEVICE TO HUEFTUNTERSUCHUNG WITH ULTRASONIC

PATIENTENSTUHL

SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR A SITTING PATIENT

FOOTREST FOR PATIENT COUCH

Support for supporting and fixing a patient

Auflage zum Lagern und Fixieren eines zu behandelnden Patienten (1 0) auf einem medizinischen Behandlungsplatz (1 ), mit einem unteren, auf dem Behandlungsplatz (1) festlegbaren Element (2), das zwei den Patienten (1 0) längs stabilisierende Seitenteile (3) aufweist, und mit einem zwischen den Seitenteilen (3) mittig angeordneten Polsterelement (6), wobei das Polsterelement (6) mit einer Einrichtung zur Erwärmung der Liegefläche (7) versehen ist.

OPERATION TABLE

TREATMENT COUCH

Surgical positioning apparatus

Bedside/operating table patient support frame

Surgical supporting device

Surface pad system for a surgical table

LEG SECTION SUPPORT FOR A SURGICAL TABLE

A surgical table apparatus (10) is provided for supporting a patient before, during, or after a surgical procedure. The surgical table apparatus (10) includes a base (12) and a table top (16). The table top (16) includes a body support section (17) adapted to support the body of a patient and a leg support section (26) adapted to support the legs of a patient.

PATIENT LIMB POSITIONING APPARATUS

PATIENT LIMB POSITIONING APPARATUS AND TOROIDAL SURGICAL SHIELD Apparatus useful in surgery for holding part of a patient's body such as a limb, portion of a limb, extremity organ or tissue in a number of different positions required by a surgeon for the performance of a surgical procedure, and for establishing a sterile barrier between a surgical site and a patient's limb or body part while the limb or body part is being grasped by a such positioning apparatus.

SURGICAL TABLE

A patient support apparatus (310) comprises a base (312), a frame (316) coupled to the base (312), and a mattress (338) supported by the frame (316) and positioned to lie above the frame (316) to support a patient. A power pack (350, 372, 400) is pivotably coupled to one of the base (312), the frame (316) and the mattress (338) and is configured to supply a medium to the mattress (338).

SURGICAL POSITIONING APPARATUS

IMAGING STRETCHER

A stretcher (20) includes a base (22) having a head end (32) and a foot end (34), a plurality of casters (30) coupled to the base (22), a radiolucent upper deck (24), head and foot end hydraulic cylinders (52, 54) coupled to the base (22) adjacent to the head and foot ends (32, 34) thereof, and head and foot end connectors (302, 304) for coupling the head and foot end hydraulic cylinders (52, 54) to the head and foot ends (32, 34) of the deck (24). The head and foot end connectors (302, 304) secure the deck (24) to the base (22) while allowing movement of the deck (24) between a low position and a high position, translation of the deck (24) toward the foot end of the base (22), and rotation of the deck (24) to a Trendelenberg position or to a reverse Trendelenberg position. The stretcher (20) forms a central imaging region free of structure that would interfere with imaging.

A SUPPORT APPARATUS

The invention relates to a support apparatus for the support of a patient lying in the lateral position at the pelvis having a plurality of support rods, in particular precisely three support rods, which each have a known predetermined length and which are attached adjustably relative to one another to a common support frame such that different spatial configurations of the probe ends of the support rods facing the patient can be set in use in order to make the spatial position of the support points at which the support rods are supported when used on the patient detectable via the free ends of the support rods opposite to the probe ends and serving as detection ends.

COMPRESSION HEAD PILLOW AND NECKANGLE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR REFRACTIVE LASER SURGERY AND THE LIKE

Improved devices, systems, and methods support and/or restrain a head of a patient, optionally for use in refractive surgery. Both the height of the patient's head and the angle of the patient's neck along the medial-lateral plane of the patient can be established independently, and compression pillow systems can gently and atraumatically compress the patient's head between protruding foam sidewalls or the like to inhibit movement of the patient from the alignment position.

MEDICAL TREATMENT TABLE WITH PASSIVE RESTRAINTS

LEG SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY

A leg supporting assembly to maintain the foot of a patient in a neutral position to take measurements for the preparation of orthotic insoles or orthopedic shoes is described herein. The leg supporting assembly includes a leg support and a foot positioning assembly. The foot positioning assembly is designed to be so adjusted as to position and to maintain the external malleolus perpendicular to the metatarsus, which leads to a neutral position of the foot.

FRAME FOR PRONE SURGICAL POSITIONING

The frame for prone surgical positioning is a frame placed on a conventional operating table and used to position a patient in a prone position for surgery on the spine. The frame has an open, rectangular base defined by two longitudinal beams and two lateral beams, the size of the base being adjustable by sliding the beams; though metal sleeves and clamping the beams in the desired relation by thumbscrews. The base supports six vertical posts, two of the posts being mounted on sleeves at one end of the longitudinal beams and between the longitudinal beams, the remaining four posts being mounted on the longitudinal beams. Resilient patient positioning pads are mounted on top of the vertical posts. The position of the vertical posts on the base may be adjusted, the vertical posts being mounted to the beams by metal sleeves clamped to the beams by thumbscrews. One pair of the pads are positioned under the patient's body to support the patient's upper chest, a second pair to support the antero-lateral ...

Table chirurgicale

VORRICHTUNG ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG VON OPERATIONEN AN DISTRAHIERTEN KNIEGELENKEN.

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OPERATION TABLE.

Fixing patient in position - by mat filled with plastic foam pellets and evacuable

Patient is temporarily fixed in position for an operation by laying him on a rectangular mat which is impermeable to air. It is filled with polystyrene pellets (26) of 4-6mm dia. and a bulk density of 80-100 kg/cu.m. between flexible and robust plastic foils (22,24). An outer cover (28) is a polyamide or polyester weave and is sterilisable. A valve (15) can be used to evacuate the mat and fix the patient in position. A hole (14) keeps his mouth and nose clear. A shallow cushion (36) of soft polyurethane foam can be interposed. The two chambers (18,20) are sepd. by netting but keep their deg. of filling constant. ADVANTAGE - Holds the patient in a chosen rigid position but does not block his breathing.

Radiography support for patient's leg during and after surgery comprises two panels connected at right angles and holders for X-ray cassettes

The support consists of two panels, e.g. of aluminum, connected to one another at right angles, with the foot panel enlarged at one end to act as a base, and having an adhesive surface to provide greater stability. The other panel, which supports the calf, has a curved upper edge to avoid injury to the back of the knee. The edges of the two panels have elongated U-shaped holders on the underside made from rods to receive X-ray cassettes (11 - 16). The patient's leg is held on the support by an adjustable-length strip (10) e.g. with Velcro (RTM) fastenings.

Flexible head support

Face-lifting model comparing and marking device

ASSEMBLY OF TWO PARTS OF WHICH ONE IS FIXED AND the OTHER REMOVABLE one, USABLE PAREXEMPLE FOR the EQUIPMENT Of SURGICAL TABLE

DEVICE OF POSITIONING Of a MEMBER, IN PARTICULAR Of a LEG

Lower limb support for patient on operating table - has two telescopic tubes coacting with swivel type lockable joint

APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING THE THIGH, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE OF AN OPERATION ON THE KNEE

APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING OPERATIONS ON EXTENDED KNEE-JOINTS

Mechanical knee support for arthroscopy

Patients limb angular position adjusting device, has actuator that activates rotation of shaft via link to lift or lower gutter-holder on both sides of plane defined by shelf that is placed horizontally above operation table

Dispositif pour l'ajustement de la position angulaire d'un membre d'un patient reposant sur une table d'opération comprenant : - une tablette (2) munie sur deux bordures latérales opposées de moyens de fixation (A, B, C) à écartement réglable sur les deux rails latéraux de guidage (3, 4) d'une table d'opération, et - un porte-gouttière (5) monté par l'une de ses extrémités sur un arbre transversal rotatif (6) porté par la tablette (2) et entraîné en rotation par une motorisation (10) grâce à une liaison (9) autorisant un déplacement en translation du porte-gouttière (5) tout en permettant son entraînement en rotation par ledit arbre (6).

Removable traction device independent of the operating table for per-operatory reduction of fractures of the lower limb

Dispositif de traction per-opératoire des fractures du membre inférieur caractérisé par l'utilisation d'un appui provisoire par tout moyen d'adhérence ou d'accrochage au sol. Ce système entièrement séparé de la table d'opération est amovible et dispose d'un module de base qui sert de centrale de traction pour toutes les modalités de traction de toutes les variétés de fractures du membre inférieur.

Operating table patient support wedge

L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant l'hyperextension d'un corps en un endroit précis placé sur une table d'opération. Il est constitué d'un cylindre rempli d'une mousse préformé, permettant d'occuper l'espace vide que représente le cylindre et d'un orifice de vidange ou de remplissage pourvu d'une tubulure souple avec une obturation. Avant l'intervention le cylindre rempli d'air est placé sous le patient permettant sa mise en hyperextension. Au moment opportun, le débouchage du cylindre permet d'obtenir les positions souhaitées durant l'intervention dans les meilleures conditions d'hygiène. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné, lors d'une intervention chirurgicale à être partiellement gonflé ou dégonflé pendant la durée de l'intervention ...

Operating table for spinal surgery has padded supports for patient's shoulders and upper flaring portions of the ilia

Cet appareil de positionnement comprend une embase (14), des moyens de réception (21, 22) des épaules du patient et des moyens de réception (23, 24) des ailes iliaques d'un patient, aptes à être solidarisés à ladite embase (14). Les moyens de réception des ailes iliaques comprennent deux coussins indépendants (23, 24), aptes à être solidarisés à l'embase dans différentes positions de solidarisation, et il est prévu des moyens d'articulation en rotation de chacun desdits coussins (23, 24) par rapport à l'embase (14), entre deux desdites positions de solidarisation. Ceci permet de libérer la paroi abdominale du patient et réduit ainsi les saignements opératoires.

COMBINACAO DE LENCOL PARA EXTREMIDADE E SUPORTE PARA PERNA

PEDIATRIC LUMBAR PUNCTURE POSITIONING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a device for positioning an infant patient in a clinically preferred position for conducting a lumbar puncture. The device includes a board, a positioning member adjustably coupled to the board, and a locking device coupled to the positioning member for locking to positioning member in a position relative to one or both of the board or the patient. The positioning member is configured to induce the patient into a clinically preferred position for performing a lumbar puncture on the patient.

LEG SUPPORT INSTRUMENT AND SUPPORTING METHOD

A leg support instrument (1; 101) is designed to be fastened, in a table fastening condition, to a longitudinal side (4) of an operating table (2). The instrument comprises a first frame part (11) provided with fastening means having a table engaging portion (7). The instrument also comprises a second frame part (12) with adjustable support means (51) fastened thereto for supporting a lower leg of a person. A first hinge (21) having a first axis of rotation (31) connects the first frame part to the second frame part. In the table fastening condition, different distances can be set between the table engaging portion and the first axis of rotation. The instrument comprises aligning means (6, 8) for aligning a position of the first axis of rotation depending on a position of a person lying on the operating table. The aligning means are designed for projecting a light beam (9) extending in line with the first axis of rotation on the lying person.

HINGED ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY FOR RADIOLUCENT TABLE EXTENSION

L'invention porte sur un système interopératoire intéressant comprenant un scanner (20) et une zone balayée close, un système guidé d'imagerie (24) fonctionnellement lié au scanner (20), une table d'opération (22) munie d'un élément radiotransparent (228) fixé à l'une de ses extrémités par un support radiotransparent (264) maintenu à proximité d'une extrémité extérieure (236) de l'élément radiotransparent (228) par un adaptateur radiotransparent (210) articulé sur l'élément radiotransparent (228) et le support radiotransparent (264). La table (22) et l'élément radiotransparent (228) lui étant fixé sont mobiles par rapport au scanner (20) pour permettre de placer l'élément radiotransparent (228) et la tête du patient qui y repose à l'intérieur de la zone de balayage et faciliter les balayages interopératoires. Les deux liaisons articulées séparées de l'adaptateur (210) donnent au chirurgien de la latitude pour positionner l'élément radiotransparent (228) et le dispositif de stabilisation ...

PROTECTIVE CUSHION AND COOPERATIVELY ENGAGEABLE HELMET CASING FOR ANESTHETIZED PATIENT

This invention is a protective helmet apparatus (10) of modular construction to be worn by anesthetized patients for facial support during surgery. The helmet apparatus is assembled using one of a plurality of interchangeable, substantially transparent helmet casings (12) which are removably attachable to a plurality of dismountable facial cushions (26) (28) (31) providing even support to the facial surface of a patient. The removable facial cushions are dimensioned on an interior surface to accommodate different sized facial structures of different patients to yield maximum pressure diffusion on the face, and chin of the patient that are replaceable when worn. The exterior surface of the facial cushions are dimensioned for cooperative engagement with the interior surface of the helmet casing. A plurality of different facial cushions, helmet casings are modular in design and dimension to be interchangeable with each other; and thus accommodating the broad differences in facial structure ...

MEDICAL PATIENT RESTRAINT DEVICE

A medical patient restraint device (20) for restraining patients (10) during surgical procedures such as the circumcision of infants is as follows: the restraint device (20) has a planar surface (70) which is sized to receive the patient (10) in a lying position. A pair of support straps (26-29) are fixed to a support member (21) and extend along the side edges (22, 23) of the restraint device in a parallel relationship. The support straps (26-29) are spaced so as to receive the patient therebetween. Individual restraining straps (31, 33, 35, 37, 55, 56) are provided for releasable connection to the respective arms and legs of the patient. Mating fasteners are fixed to the support straps (26-29) and the restraining straps (31, 33, 35, 37, 55, 56) so that the restraining straps (31, 33, 35, 37, 55, 56) may be releasably attached to the support straps (26-29) so as to permit the patient to be restrained without the restraining straps (55, 56) extending across the patient's torso (14).

ADJUSTABLE CHAIR FOR MEDICAL AND PARAMEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, AND ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC CHAIR

Adjustable chair for medical and paramedical diagnosis and treatment, comprising a pillar, a seat, a chair back, a support for the lower legs and if appropriate a head rest, the height of the pillar being adjustable and the remainder of the parts mentioned being adjustable with respect to one another. The chair back, the seat and the support for the lower legs are adjustable into a fully extended (bed) position. Also an ergonomic chair, particularly an automobile chair.

DEVICE FOR IMMOBILIZATION

In order to create a simple device for immobilizing the human body or parts of the body in a manner that is gentle on the patient, in particular for arranging medical targeting devices, markers or surgical instruments for image-guided, minimally invasive surgery, said device having at least one immobilization element (1) which can be positioned on the surface of the body, the immobilization element (1) is made of a bonded nonwoven fabric (2) which can be fastened by means of a micro hook-and-loop fastener (3).

Modular System for Patient Positioning During Medical Procedures

A device 50 for supporting and positioning a part of a patient's body includes at least two joints 62, 64, 66 each having a locked state and an unlocked state and a release system for allowing an operator to select between the locked state and the unlocked state. The release system has an operator interface remote from the joints and at a location that enables the operator to support the weight of the body part while at least one of the joints is in the unlocked state.

Patient-supporting unit for a device for supporting a patient, who is to be X-rayed, during an operation

A patient-supporting device is disclosed. The patient-supporting device includes a fastening assembly that fastens the patient-supporting device to a structural member, a support member configured to receive a body part of a patient, and a height adjustment assembly that adjusts a distance between the fastening assembly and the support member. The height adjustment assembly includes a locking assembly and an elongated member. The support member is attached to a first end portion of the elongated member. The locking assembly is stationary relative to the fastening assembly. The elongated member is guided in an aperture of the locking assembly in a longitudinal direction of the elongated member. A plurality of first snap-in recesses is disposed on a first side portion of the elongated member. The locking assembly includes a first locking member.

Facial support cushion

A facial support cushion for supporting the face of a person lying in a face down prone position, wherein the cushion is an annular, generally torus shaped body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending across the interior of the body, dividing it into a plurality of individual chambers spaced sequentially around the body. Apparatus is connected with the chambers to sequentially expand and contract them in an alternating pattern so that some of the chambers are expanded to contact and support the face while other chambers are contracted to relieve the pressure exerted against the face by the other chambers, whereby the formation of pressure sores and other deleterious effects are avoided by periodically and temporarily relieving pressure exerted by the chambers against different areas of the face.

Arrangement for fixation of a patient

The present invention relates to an arrangement for fixation of a patient prior to a surgical operation, like hip joint surgery, comprising support units applied against a pelvis, wherein at least one support unit comprises a support/compression applicable across the pelvis, when the pelvis is placed in a lateral decubitis position for exerting a vertically applied pressure (vertical power) and also for positioning a patient.

Cushion for Positioning a Patient Having to Undergo a Lumbar Puncture

A device for positioning a patient who is to undergo a lumbar puncture in particular a device having a plane of so-called sagittal symmetry, comprises a rigid or semi-rigid cushion that includes: a placing surface provided with an anterior edge and resting on the patient's thighs, a front leaning surface for the patient's abdomen and thorax, rising above the placing surface from the anterior edge and having a convex profile in the plane of sagittal symmetry to position the patient's spine in kyphosis, this front leaning surface, opposite the anterior edge, leading into a housing for supporting and laterally centring the patient's head, centred along the plane of sagittal symmetry, and two side faces in which a clasping surface opens oriented in opposite direction to the front leaning surface to allow at least part of the upper limbs to clasp the cushion against the patient's abdomen and thorax.

Arm traction device and method of using same

A traction bar for use in combination with a hand wrap or hand and arm wraps for suspending and orienting a patient's hand and arm in a substantially elevated position during a surgical procedure and for maintaining a patient's hand and arm in that orientation and location without unduly constricting circulation in the patient's hand or arm. The hand wrap is attached about the patient's closed fist and the traction bar is bendable and includes VELCRO hook material so that the traction bar may be conformed to the hand and attach itself securely in place to the top and two opposing side surfaces of the hand wrapped fist so that rotational or traction forces may be applied to the hand and arm. In this configuration, the lifting and orientation forces do not exert excess pressure at a particular position such as on the patient's wrist, so that the flow of blood to and from the patient's hand and fingers is not constricted. The attachment of the traction bar to the hand and arm wrap provides ...

Surgical stretcher

A surgical stretcher includes a patient-support deck having a substantially planar back section coupled to a frame for pivoting movement about a transverse pivot axis. The back section includes a frame member having first and second corner portions. The first corner portion is transversely spaced apart from the second corner portion, and the first and second corner portions are longitudinally spaced apart from the transverse pivot axis. An actuator couples the back section to the frame. The actuator is lockable to prevent pivoting movement of the back section relative to the frame, and is releasable to allow pivoting movement of the back section relative to the frame. A release rod is coupled to the back section and movable to release the actuator. The release rod has a first handle portion situated substantially in the plane of the back section and positioned to lie in close proximity to the first corner portion of the frame member of the back section so that the first corner portion and ...

Retractable buttocks support for operations in the prone sitting position

A known kneeling attachment to an operating table includes a platform on which a patient kneels with the torso positioned over one end of the operating table while the buttocks rest against a buttocks support including a rigid U-shaped yoke, the arms of which are connected to opposite sides of the operating table. In the buttocks support of the invention, the arms of the U-shaped yoke are connected to the inboard end of the platform, and a mast fixed to the crosspiece of the yoke is telescopically connected to the outboard end of the platform. This permits the yoke to be lowered to the level of the platform, thus allowing a patient to kneel on or dismount from the platform without first disconnecting the yoke. By making the platform of radiotransparent materials, x-ray beams can pass from a generator positioned beneath the platform, through the front of the patient's body, and to an image tube positioned above the patient's back.

Pelvic positioner

A pelvic positioning device for stabilizing a patient while lying on their side in a lateral decubitus position. The device includes an anterior pelvic support mechanism including anterior support pads for contacting both pubic tubercles and the ASIS on one or both sides of the patient's body. In a preferred embodiment, the anterior pelvic support mechanism includes two ASIS pads. To provide additional stabilization an upper torso pad may be included proximate the sternum of the patient's rib cage. In addition, the device includes a posterior pelvic support mechanism including a telescopic vertical member and a crescent shaped posterior support pad. The posterior support pad is mounted by a collar to a free end of the telescopic vertical member so as to be freely rotatable in a horizontal plane parallel with the operating table. As the anterior and posterior pelvic support mechanisms are moved towards the patient's body, the posterior support pad freely rotates about the vertical member ...

Arm-support for embalming purposes

FLUOROSCOPY TYPE FOUR-POINT FRAME FOR SPINE SURGERY

The present invention relates to a fluoroscopy type four-point frame for spine surgery comprising an upper support plate, two pairs of slide seats, a pair of slide rails and two pairs of support cushions. The left and right side defined at the front and rear of the upper support plate are respectively provided with a pair of the slide seats connected through the slide rail, thereby allowing each of the slide seats to slide towards left and right at the corresponding edge of the upper support plate. The front and rear of the pair of the slide rails are respectively provided with a pair of the support cushions, thereby allowing each of the support cushions to forwardly and backwardly slide on the corresponding slide rail; because the frame for spine surgery is made of a non-metal material, no interference of metal component is generated when spine fluoroscopy is processed.

Therapeutic cushion

A facial support cushion for supporting the face of a person lying in a prone position, wherein the cushion is an annular, generally torus shaped body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending across the interior of the body, dividing it into a plurality of individual chambers spaced sequentially around the body. Apparatus is connected with the chambers to sequentially expand and contract them in an alternating pattern so that some of the chambers are expanded to contact and support the face while other chambers are contracted to relieve the pressure exerted against the face by the other chambers, whereby the formation of pressure sores and other deleterious effects are avoided by periodically and temporarily relieving pressure exerted by the chambers against different areas of the face.

Massage table with comfort feature

A massage and chiropractic table having a supporting frame and a surface supported on the frame, and having one or more comfort features, including a recess formed in the surface of the table for accommodating a person's anatomical configuration, such as a woman's breasts, a removable recess insert that may be removed and replaced to expose the recess as desired, a neck recess for facilitating supporting a user's neck in a comfortable position, and a head rest that is configured to reduce or eliminate pressure on a user's face when the user is lying face down on the table. The massage table may be foldable and may have a handle so that it may be readily stored and transported, or, according to other embodiments may be stationary.

Back surgery platform

An apparatus that transforms the surface of a commonly used operating table into a dedicated platform configured to support a patient in a prone position (lying facedown) for back surgery or other medical procedures. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame configured to rest on top of the surface of an operating table and support members attached to the frame, configured to support the patient in a prone position. Thus, the apparatus converts commonly used operating tables into a dedicated back surgery. The apparatus also eliminates the use of various improvised support structures (such as pillows, bedding, rolls, padding) stuffed underneath the patient to provide support while in a prone position on the operating table.

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING AN AIR CELL GRID AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Patient limb positioning apparatus and toroidal surgical shield field of the invention

MOBILE SURGICAL SUPPORT APPARATUS

Surgical table with moveable perineal post

Improvements in or relating to surgical or operation tables

... 266,973. Greville, E. R. G. July 1, 1926. Bed &c. rests. - A transverse vertically-adjustable back-rest is fitted in the centre piece of a surgical table top and with a thigh-holder support readily adjustable in relation with the back rest, holds the patient in the lateral or semiprone position. A stem a<1> on two lateral wings a of a back support is inserted in one of several holes b' in the back-rest b. A rod c vertically adjusted on a rod d engaging a hole in the backrest carries a rod g<1> supporting the thigh-holder g by a sliding rotatable sleeve e carrying a sleeve f.

Improvements in Leg Rests and other Auxiliary Appliances for Surgical Use.

... 4294. Down, A. W. Feb. 21. Rests, arm.-A surgical table is provided with armrests or the like secured, preferably adjustably, to a stem 9, which is carried by a clamp permitting axial and horizontal angular adjustment of the stem, the rotation of which is prevented by a feather 10 engaging suitable keyways in the clamp. The clamp comprises a lug a, which is secured to the frame of the table, a closely-fitting sleeve c and a loose sleeve d. The lug has a hole a' in the form of a double truncated cone to permit angular adjustment of the stem and the sleeves c, d have holes c', d' closely fitting it. A screw f carried by the sleeve d presses against a block h in holes c<4>, d' in the sleeves c, d, causing them to grip the stem g and the lug a. The rotation of the sleeves is limited by a pin g on the lug a workiog in slots c<3>, d<3> in the sleeves.

Patient table with removable surfaces

A patient table 10 has a removable end portion 12 which may be detached and replaced with an alternative end portion having a different shape. A preferred means of joining the two parts is to provide at least two engagement sites for mutual inter-engagement on each section, with the engagement sites of each part being spaced along the length of one part, the first engagement site closest the end of the respective section being adapted to engage on the top side thereof and the second engagement site more distant from the end being adapted to engage on the underside of the part. A recess can be formed with a surface which angles upwardly away from the edge of the ledge, thereby retaining the two parts together. The first engagement sites can likewise be formed as surfaces upon which the second engagement sites can rest. They can be provided with a profile adapted to retain engagement, such as a rounded recess for accepting a pin, or a surface that slopes downwardly away from the edge thereof ...

LEG HOLDING AND POSITIONING DEVICE

Limb cradle

Lifting and supporting apparatus

Устройство для функциональной рентгенографической диагностики скрытых повреждений дистального межберцового синдесмоза при переломах области голеностопного сустава

Предлагаемое устройство для функциональной рентгенографической диагностики скрытых повреждений дистального межберцового синдесмоза при переломах области голеностопного сустава может применяться в траматологии и ортопедии. Устройство состоит из подставки под голень, стоподержателя с фиксаторами-липучками, дугообразной рамы с прорезями и градуированной шкалой, резьбовых штанг, фиксирующих стоподержатель в горизонтальной плоскости, позволяет выявить скрытые повреждения дистального межберцового синдесмоза при отсутствии лучевой нагрузки на хирурга. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 176 723 U1 (51) МПК A61B 6/04 (2006.01) A61G 13/12 (2006.01) A61G 15/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 6/04 (2017.08); A61G 13/1245 (2017.08); A61G 15/12 (2017.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017123154, 29.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 25.01.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 25.01.2018 Бюл. № 3 19616375 A1, 30.10.1997. DE 10304433 A1, 12.08.2004. DE 102010007334 A1, 11.08.2011. (54) Устройство для функциональной рентгенографической диагностики скрытых повреждений дистального межберцового синдесмоза при переломах области голеностопного сустава (57) Реферат: Предлагаемое устройство для функциональной фиксаторами-липучками, дугообразной рамы с рентгенографической диагностики скрытых прорезями и градуированной шкалой, резьбовых повреждений дистального межберцового штанг, фиксирующих стоподержатель в синдесмоза при переломах области горизонтальной плоскости, позволяет выявить голеностопного сустава может применяться в скрытые повреждения дистального межберцового траматологии и ортопедии. Устройство состоит синдесмоза при отсутствии лучевой нагрузки на из подставки под голень, стоподержателя с хирурга. R U 1 7 6 7 2 3 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2187959 C2, 27.08.2002. DE Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 185910, Респ. Карелия, г. Петрозаводск, пр. ...

Cricoid manipulating apparatus for anesthesia assistance and tracheal intubation

A medical assistance apparatus, includes a support adjacent to a patient, a flexible shaft with a first end and a second end, with the first end being connected to the support, a housing connected to the second end of the flexible shaft, a shaft movably disposed with respect to the housing, an adjustment device associated with the housing, permitting adjustment of the shaft with respect to the housing, and a cricoid manipulating head connected to the shaft. The cricoid manipulating head is adjusted with respect to the housing along when the shaft is adjusted with respect to the housing.

Surgical Positioning Pillow

A surgical support system including a positioning pillow to support a patient in a lateral position on an operating table. The positioning pillow includes a head supporting surface having an opening to accommodate an ear of the laterally positioned patient and a channel intersecting the opening to accommodate an eye of the laterally positioned patient, a shoulder supporting surface disposed adjacent to the head supporting surface and oriented substantially perpendicular to the head supporting surface to accommodate a shoulder of the laterally positioned patient, and a bottom surface disposed opposite to the head supporting surface and adjacent to the shoulder supporting surface, the head supporting surface being angled relative to the bottom surface to align the patient's thoracic and cervical spine at a predetermined angle with respect to the operating table when the patient's head is positioned on the head supporting surface in the lateral position.

Method and apparatus for reducing tissue trauma during ipp procedure

A traction ring for use in a penile implant procedure can include a plurality of elastic sutures. Each elastic suture can have an elastic body with an attachment loop at one end and an adhesive pad at the opposed end. The attachment loop allows for positioning of the elastic suture at any of a plurality of available attachment grooves located about a perimeter of the traction ring. The adhesive pad is generally attached to penis proximate the penis tip. Adhesive pad can be bonded to the penis with a suitable skin adhesive. The skin adhesive can be contained within a reservoir on the adhesive pad. Alternatively, the adhesive pad can be separated from the elastic body. A removal solvent can be applied to dissolve or otherwise break down the skin adhesive following completion of an implant procedure.

Surgical operating table

A surgical operating table has a plurality of sections, connected to each other and capable of being pivoted at least in vertical plane, and upon which the patient is rested while a surgical procedure is performed. These sections include a back support, which comprises a lower back section, a middle back section protruding therefrom, and two shoulder sections disposed on either side of the middle back section and releasably secured to the lower back section. In the releasing process, the shoulder section is first pivoted to an inclined angle downward from a plane of the lower back section and the middle back section, thus enabling a protrusion on the shoulder section to be released from a clamping of the frame portion and the rod, on the lower back section after which the shoulder section is capable of being pulled away and removed from the lower back section.

Automated Caregiving Device with Prompting Based on Caregiver Progress

A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the therapy, wherein the sensor is other than an electrode in an electrical contact with the body; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored; a processor configured to determine which of the different prompts should be selected for delivery based on the progress detected by the sensor.

Medical Support Pillow for Facilitating Tracheal Intubation on Obese Patient

A medical support pillow for facilitating tracheal intubation on obese patient comprises a base section, an upper pad, a left arm rest, and a right arm rest. The base section comprises a head section, a back section, and an indentation. The head section and the back section are connected to each other, and the indentation is positioned in between the head section and the back section. The upper pad is positioned within the head section and it can be rotated within the head section. An obese patient is able to position his or her head and neck within the head section and the indentation. Positioning of the medical support pillow allows easy ventilation and intubation on an obese patient as it effectively raises the patient's head and neck above the chest and creates the head in fully stable extension position.

Positioning Device And Method Of Use

A positioning device is described for supporting an infant with myelomeningocele during surgery, transport and pre- and post-operative procedures. The device allows the patient to be expeditiously re-positioned from prone to supine and lateral positions and vice versa before, during and after surgery. The device allows access to the myelomeningocele while the patient is secured in the device. 1. A device for positioning a patient comprising:an anterior support, a surgical posterior support, and at least one strap for releasably connecting the anterior support to the posterior surgical support;wherein the anterior support comprises a base having a facial support area and a body support area on a top surface thereof; andwherein the surgical posterior support comprises a base with an adjustable dorsal opening therein extending from a top surface to a bottom surface thereof; andwherein the patient is disposed between the anterior support and the posterior surgical support.2. The device of further comprising a post-surgery posterior support interchangeable with the surgical posterior support; said post-surgery posterior support comprising a base and a fixed dorsal opening therein;wherein said post-surgery posterior support may interchanged with the surgical posterior support after completion of a surgical procedure.3. The device of wherein the adjustable dorsal opening comprises a spiral cut through the base of the surgical posterior support.4. The device of wherein the facial support area comprises an aperture through the base of the anterior support for receiving the facial area of the patient.5. The device of wherein the facial support area further comprises a support cushion on the top surface of the base of the anterior support adjacent to the facial aperture.6. The device of wherein the body support area comprises at least one cushion for supporting the chest and pelvis of the patient.7. The device of wherein the body support area and the facial support area ...

SURGICAL STRAP

The invention is directed to a strap that can be used to hold a patient's extremity to a board or operating table while at the same time provided a blanket-like surface between the patient and the operation table or board. 1. A surgical strap which comprisesa. an interface used between a patient's skin and the vinyl of an operating room table or the operating table arm board or leg board;b. a strap attached to one side of the interface, wherein the strap is of sufficient length to wrap around the operating room table or the operating table arm board or leg board; andc. a means to fasten the end of the strap so that a patient's extremity is secured to the operating room table or the operating table arm board or leg board.2. The strap of which is made of washable material.3. The strap of which is made of disposable material. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/613,909 filed Nov. 6, 2009, which claims which claims benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/198,623 filed Nov. 6, 2008, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.This invention relates to the discovery and development of a novel “strap” that is useful during surgery. Patients often need to be secured to the operating table or boards attached thereto during surgery to prevent injury.During surgery, in order to keep patients skin clean and out of contact with operating room surfaces and be secured during their surgery, presently tape and gauze are used, especially in association with securing patient's extremities such as arms or legs. Some institutions use a reusable Hook and loop fastener strap which can get dirty or contaminated between surgeries. Presently a towel is often wrapped with tape, circumferentially around a patients arms. The towels often come from a sterile pack of operating room towels, a costly process when it just has to be clean and not sterile. This does not allow for a warming blanket to touch the ...

Apparatus for supporting a patient

An apparatus for supporting a patient, in particular during an operation, includes a column and a patient support which is supported on the column, wherein the patient support does not have a throughgoing lying surface, but rather comprises a plurality of holders by which the patient can be held and/or fixed at specific anatomically suitable body parts, 1171. An apparatus for supporting a patient comprising a column () and a patient support () which is supported on the column () ,{'b': 7', '9', '11', '13', '23', '23', '25', '25, 'wherein the patient support () does not have a throughgoing lying surface, but rather comprises a plurality of holders (, , , A, B, A, B) by which the patient can be held and/or fixed at specific anatomically suitable body locations.'}2. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,{'b': 9', '11', '13', '23', '23', '25', '25, 'wherein the holders (, , , A, B, A, B) are arranged and designed such that they form an exoskeleton.'}3. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,{'b': 9', '11', '13', '23', '23', '25', '25, 'wherein a respective holder (, , , A, B, A, B) is formed at a respective one of the body locations for holding and/or fixing the patient.'}4. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,{'b': 9', '11', '13', '23', '23', '25', '25', '9', '11', '13', '23', '23', '25', '25, 'wherein each holder (, , , A, B, A, B) can at least partly surround the respective body location and/or at least one fixing element is arranged at each holder (, , , A, B, A, B) for fixing the respective body location.'}5. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,{'b': 9', '11', '13, 'wherein a head holder (), an upper body holder () and a lower body holder () are provided.'}6. An apparatus in accordance with claim 5 ,{'b': 11', '11', '11, 'wherein the upper body holder () has two shoulder holders (A, B) for holding and/or fixing a respective one shoulder of the patient.'}7. An apparatus in accordance with claim 5 ,{'b': 13', '13', '13, 'wherein the lower body holder ...

Pelvic examination wedge

A pelvic examination wedge made of medical grade foam with a medical grade vinyl cover. The pelvic exam wedge includes a sloping top surface portion that slopes backwards from a front vertical face along sloping edge walls toward a bottom portion. The bottom portion lies flat on a surface, such as an examination table or gurney. The front vertical face connects the bottom portion and the sloped top portion. A semi-circular cut-out extends from the front vertical face parallel to the sloping edge walls to form a cavity in the pelvic exam wedge that is sufficiently deep and wide to allow the unencumbered use of instruments during examination of the patient.

System and method for providing spinal alignment in surgical and non-medical environments

The present invention is directed to a mattress system that provides proper spinal alignment when a person is in the lateral decubitis position for long periods of time, such as when a person is undergoing surgical procedures. Thus the present invention is configured to work within the confines of standard surgical tables. By allowing a section of a mattress under the arm and shoulder of the patient to be easily removed, damaging pressures on the patient's shoulder and pressure injuries in the lateral decubitus position are greatly diminished.

METHOD OF SECURING A PATIENT ONTO AN OPERATING TABLE WHEN THE PATIENT IS IN THE TRENDELENBURG POSITION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR INCLUDING A KIT

A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in the Trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient. 1. A method of minimizing injuries caused by pressure on portions of a body of a patient in a Trendelenburg position on a surgical operating table , and minimizing unwanted movement of a patient in the Trendelenburg position on a surgical operating table by securing a patient to the surgical operating table , and also minimizing contamination in an operating room , by using a single-use Trendelenburg patient support system comprising: a lift sheet configured to lift and position a patient on a surgical operating table , body straps configured to hold a patient down on a surgical operating table , a single-use , viscoelastic Trendelenburg pad comprising a rectangular shape and viscoelastic polyurethane , and securing straps welded to said single-use , viscoelastic Trendelenburg pad , which said securing straps are configured to secure said single-use , viscoelastic Trendelenburg pad to rails of a surgical operating table ,said method comprising the steps of:A) placing a longitudinal edge of said single-use, viscoelastic Trendelenburg pad adjacent and in alignment with a longitudinal edge of a surgical operating table having surgical operating table rails;B) placing a latitudinal edge of said single-use, viscoelastic Trendelenburg pad adjacent and in alignment with a latitudinal edge of said surgical operating table, and thus positioning ...

SACRAL PAD FOR A MEDICAL TABLE

A sacral support for a surgical table, comprising a plate having two spaced-apart openings formed therein. The openings are aligned along an axis of the plate and disposed adjacent one end of the plate. A pad is attached to the plate. The pad is dimensioned such that the openings in the plate are exposed. A positioning post is attachable to the plate. The post has a lower end dimensioned to be received in the openings in plate, wherein the post is mountable in the plate in one of two different positions. 1. A sacral support for a surgical table , comprising:a plate having two spaced-apart openings formed therein, said openings aligned along an axis of said plate and disposed adjacent one end of said plate;a pad attached to said plate, said pad dimensioned such that said openings in said plate are exposed; anda positioning post attachable to said plate, said post having a lower end dimensioned to be received in said openings in plate, wherein said post is mountable in said plate in one of two different positions.2. A sacral support as defined in claim 1 , wherein said positioning post is comprised of: a rigid pin and a resilient pad surrounding a major portion of said pin claim 1 , said pin having a lower end portion dimensioned to be received in said opening in said plate.3. A sacral support as defined in claim 2 , wherein said pin is cylindrical in shape and is formed of a carbon fiber composite.4. A sacral support as defined in claim 2 , wherein said positioning post includes a base pad portion formed near the lower end of a resilient pad surrounding said pin claim 2 , said base pad portion having ends dimensioned to abut said pad on said plate.5. A sacral support as defined in claim 4 , wherein said base pad portion has ends dimensioned to be received in a recess formed in said pad on said plate.6. A sacral support as defined in claim 5 , wherein said recess in said pad on said plate is generally cylindrical in shape and said ends of said base pad portion are ...

Femur support for a medical table

A femur support assembly attachable to a surgical table. The support assembly is comprised of a support plate, and an elongated rod reciprocally movable in a generally vertical direction relative to the support plate. An elongated support is mounted to the rod. The elongated support is rotatable about the rod and has a plurality of like apertures formed thereon. Each of the apertures defines a mounting position. A femur hook is provided having an end dimensioned to be received in one of the plurality of apertures.

MEDICAL TABLE WITH LEG SUPPORT

A patient support apparatus, comprising a patient support having one or more pads for supporting a patient's torso and hip in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one, elongated leg support extends from the patient support. The leg support is movable through a generally horizontal plane. A portion of the leg support is declinable and inclinable from the horizontal plane. A traction device is connected to the leg support. The traction device is attachable to a patient's leg and operable to exert a traction force on the patient's leg along an axis generally parallel to the leg support. The traction device is connected to the leg support by a slide assembly and the traction device can be secured stationary relative to the leg support or the traction device can slide relative to the leg support. 1. A leg support for an orthopedic table , comprising:a proximal leg support section attachable to an orthopedic table to be reciprocally movable in a generally horizontal plane about a first vertical axis;an elongated spar section connected to said proximal leg support section, said elongated spar section reciprocally being movable in a horizontal plane about a second vertical axis generally parallel to said first vertical axis and being movable downward and upward relative to said horizontal plane; and 'said traction device being rotatable about an axis generally perpendicular to the axis of said traction device.', "a traction device mounted to said elongated spar section, said traction device having a foot support attachable to a patient's foot, said traction device extending along an axis and operable to reciprocally move said foot support along said axis, said traction device being reciprocally movable in a linear direction along said axis relative to said spar section; and"}2. A leg support as defined in claim 1 , wherein said traction device is able to follow a patient's foot and move relative to said spar section during movement of said spar section.3. A leg ...

Medical Arm Support

An arm support board for supporting the arm and wrist of a medical patient with the wrist advantageously exposed for an invasive medical procedure. The arm support board may comprise a base which is generally triangular in side view, a discardable liner which mounts to the upper surface of the base to engage the arm of the patient, and discardable straps for affixing the arm of the patient to the arm support board. The straps may be passed through slots which pass through the liner. The arm support board may comprise a supplemental two part articulated support board which follows the configuration of the arm of the patient. The base may incorporate a track for slidably receiving the supplemental support board.

Perineal post pad for patient lower extremity positioning systems

A patient lower extremity positioning system that is configured to facilitate easier use of surgical instruments during open and arthroscopic procedures of the lower extremity, including, but not limited to the hip joint, acetabulum, femur, femoral neck and femoral shaft is disclosed. The patient lower extremity positioning system may include one or more perineal pads configured to be supported adjacent to a patient torso support such that the perineal pad is positionable adjacent to a patient's perineum. The perineal pad may be formed from a perineal pad body coupled to a distal transition section extending distally from the perineal pad body. The distal transition section may have a distal tip with a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the perineal pad body, thereby enabling a surgeon to more easily position surgical instruments during surgery without the perineal pad conflicting with the surgical instruments.

SURGICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

A surgical positioning system includes a flexible air-impermeable shell filled with beads that is wrapped against the patient and subjected to a vacuum to hold the patient in place. The shell includes rounded shoulder portions, on either side of a separately inflatable pillow, to envelop portions of the patient's neck and shoulders, tapered waist portion to provide easy access to a patient's forearms and lower lateral abdomen, and expanded wrist hand portion to cradle the patient's hands and thighs. 1. A surgical positioning device for positioning the body of a patient in a selected position , the device comprising:a flexible and air-impermeable shell comprising an air-impermeable top wall joined with an air-impermeable bottom wall so as to define an air-impermeable outer periphery of the shell having an upper edge and a lower edge and opposing first and second lateral edges extending between the upper edge and the lower edge, and to further define a laterally extending midline extending between the opposing lateral edges;an upper portion of the shell extending between the laterally extending midline and the upper edge; anda lower portion of the shell extending between the laterally extending midline and the lower edge;wherein a central region for supporting the patient's torso straddles the laterally extending midline and extends between the upper portion and the lower portion,wherein the upper portion comprises opposing first and second shoulder support regions positioned laterally outward of the central region and adjacent the upper edge for supporting the patient's respective shoulders,wherein the lower edge defines a longitudinally recessed perineal access region for providing access to the patient's perineal region.2. The surgical positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion further comprises opposing first and second upper arm support regions positioned laterally outward of the central region and adjacent the first and second lateral edges claim ...

Patient Movement Support Device and Method

A push board device and method of use is disclosed for supporting an individual's lower body while the patient is in a prone position and exerting force on the device to slide along a bed surface. The device comprises a lower leg press member attached to an elongated board member, where the board connects to the side rails of a patient bed and the leg press member provides a location for which the patient to support themselves during sliding movement. Embodiments of the leg press member include a solid, rounded member or a tubular member having an open interior to provide storage for a low friction sliding sheet therein. The board member is positioned between two side rails of a hospital bed or similar structure to allow the user to securely push against the device. The low friction sheet assists in movement of an individual and reduces resistance.

Stereotactic Halo Pillow

A device comprising: a backboard; a resilient material that is coupled to the backboard, wherein the resilient material comprises a tapered shape; wherein the resilient material comprises a groove, a first section and a second section; wherein the groove is between the first section and the second section; wherein the groove is configured to receive a stereotactic halo; wherein the first and second portions are configured to provide uniform anatomical support upon insertion of the stereotactic halo into the groove.

Joint replacement implant

An implant for one of partial and total replacement of an articulating joint between a first bone and a second bone. The implant has a joint component implant including a body and a head, the body including a first region spaced from the head and a second region proximate the head, the head including a convex bearing surface. At least a portion of the first region has a textured surface, the textured surface constructed of a foam metal material that is configured to promote bone in-growth into the textured surface, the body constructed of a metallic material and configured for attaching to the first bone, the first region tapering from a proximal end adjacent the second region toward a distal end.

Surgical Positioning Pillow with Angular Base Members

A surgical support system including a positioning pillow to support a patient on an operating table. An example embodiment of the positioning pillow includes a head supporting surface and a bottom surface disposed opposite to the head supporting surface, the head supporting surface being angled relative to the bottom surface to align the patient's thoracic and cervical spine at a predetermined angle with respect to the operating table when the patient's head is positioned on the head supporting surface, including one or more inclined removable members to adjust the height and angle of the head supporting surface relative to the bottom surface. 1. A surgical positioning pillow to support a patient in a lateral position on an operating table , comprising:a head supporting surface having an opening to accommodate an ear of the laterally positioned patient, the head supporting surface including a channel extending from opposing sides of the head supporting surface and intersecting the opening to accommodate an eye of the laterally positioned patient therein, the opposing sides defining a width of the pillow and the channel having a constant depth relative to the head supporting surface throughout the width of the pillow to provide an uninterrupted line of sight within the channel from each opposing side of the head supporting surface to the opening;a shoulder supporting surface disposed between the opposing sides of the head supporting surface and substantially perpendicular to the head supporting surface to accommodate a shoulder of the laterally positioned patient;a bottom surface disposed opposite to the head supporting surface and adjacent to the shoulder supporting surface, wherein the bottom surface includes at least one inclined removable member to adjust the height and angle of the head supporting surface relative to the bottom surface; anda rear surface disposed opposite to the shoulder supporting surface and extending substantially parallel to the shoulder ...

Patient support apparatus with body slide position digitally coordinated with hinge angle

An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.

Patient support apparatus with body slide position digitally coordinated with hinge angle

An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.

POSITIONING DEVICE FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES

A device to position a patient in a selected body position, such as a Trendelenburg or flexed position, on an operating table. The device includes a board, shoulder supports removably coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular from the board, and a cushioning mat positioned to lie between the patient and the board and the shoulder supports when the patient is placed on the device. A locking mechanism removably couples the shoulder supports to the board to allow the cushioning mat to lie flat when the shoulder supports are decoupled from the board and thereby selectively provide access to a neck and shoulders of the patient when the patient is placed on the device. 1. A device to position a patient in a selected body position on an operating table , the device comprising:a board sized to support at least the patient's back when the patient is placed on the device;shoulder supports configured to engage the board and extending substantially perpendicular from the board;a cushioning mat positioned over the board and the shoulder supports so that the cushioning mat lies between the patient and the board and the shoulder supports when the patient is placed on the device;a locking mechanism configured to removably couple the shoulder supports to the board to allow the cushioning mat to lie substantially flat when the shoulder supports are decoupled from the board and thereby provide access to a neck and shoulders of the patient when the patient is placed on the device; anda coupling mechanism configured to removably affix the shoulder supports to the operating table as the operating table is rotated about a range of incline and decline positions.2. The device of wherein the coupling mechanism includes a rod coupled to each of the shoulder supports and configured to be engaged by a clamp coupled to the operating table.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the rod is an L-shaped rod and the clamp is a side-rail clamp.4. The device of wherein the main board is ...

Portable stirrup with leg support

A portable boot style stirrup assembly with leg support for use during medical procedures. The portable boot style stirrup assembly affixes to the existing stirrup footrests found about medical examination tables, resultantly increasing procedural efficiency and decreasing doctor cost of the performance of in-office medical procedures, increasing patient comfort during prolonged procedures, and increasing doctor and patient safety during procedures. The portable boot style stirrup assembly includes a boot shell structure which supports a patient's foot and calf and a receptacle constructed and arranged to receive the existing stirrup footrest of medical procedure tables and allow for adjustment of the adductive and abductive angle positioning of a patient's leg for examination and surgical procedures. 1. A portable boot securable to a conventional medical exam table stirrup footrest comprising:a shell structure defined by a back wall, opposing left and right side walls, and a lower wall forming an interior area constructed and arranged to receive a human foot, a receptacle positioned in said lower wall forming an opening along a heel section of said shell, said receptacle including a top surface extending along a length of said lower wall, a left side surface and a right side surface depending from said lower wall to a bottom wall, said receptacle constructed and arranged to receive a conventional stirrup footrest and allow adjustment for adduction and abduction of a patient's leg placed within said shell structure without movement of the stirrup footrest, wherein said receptacle allows said shell structure to engage with and secure to a conventional footrest stirrup by insertion of the stirrup through the receptacle opening for positioning a patients leg and allowing fore and aft rotation by angular rotation of said shell structure about said footrest stirrup without movement of the stirrup footrest.2. The shell structure of wherein said front side of the shell ...

OPERATING TABLE PATIENT POSITIONER AND METHOD

A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure including a body anchoring portion placeable atop an operating table, chest straps, support base straps, upper arm straps, wrist straps, a substrate backing substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In use, the body anchoring portion is positioned under the patient's torso with a portion of the substrate backing wrapped over each of the patient's arms while the chest straps are brought over the patient's shoulders and criss-crossed over the patient's chest and secured on an opposing side rail. The upper arm and wrist straps are brought from underneath the patient's torso and wrapped over the patient's arms. The support base straps are placed through a break of the operating table and brought around the support base and secured to each other to prevent the patient from sliding in the Trendelenburg position. 1 a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop the operating table, said longitudinally disposed head and tail ends of said generally rectangular body anchoring portion defining a lengthwise direction;', 'a pair of spaced apart chest straps, each chest strap extending substantially in said lengthwise direction from said head end of said body anchoring portion to a free end and having a chest strap attaching means disposed on said free end of said each chest strap;', 'a pair of spaced apart support base straps, each support base strap extending substantially in said lengthwise direction from said tail end of said body anchoring portion to a free end and having a base strap attaching means disposed on said free end of said each support base strap;', 'a pair of upper arm straps, each upper arm strap extending substantially transversely from one of said two transversely disposed opposing side ends of said body anchoring ...

Magnetic Imaging Device To Inventory Human Brain Cortical Function

Systems and methods detect electrical activity in the human brain in the form of the generated magnetic fields and map the magnetic field strength to the surface of the cerebral cortex. By mapping the measured magnetic fields to the sulcal-defined gyrus of the cerebral cortex rather than to its three-dimensional volume, the data complexity and the resulting image are dramatically reduced. The device allows an inventory of brain function, including, but not limited to, vision, sound, sensory, and cognition, with the sensors placed over the corresponding region or regions of interest of the brain. 1. A method of evaluating electrical activity in at least a portion of a brain comprising a cerebral cortex having a surface with a plurality gyri separated by sulci , the method comprising the steps of:a) a computer imaging the brain to determine a geometry of the surface of the cerebral cortex;b) the computer measuring a plurality of magnetic field strengths around the brain in a plurality of locations using at least one array of a plurality of sensors of at least one superconducting quantum interference device;c) the computer evaluating the magnetic field strengths measured by the sensors to quantify at least one magnetic field generated by electrical activity in the brain; andd) the computer localizing the magnetic field generated by electrical activity in the brain to at least one location on the surface of the cerebral cortex to generate a magnetic topological cortical surface map.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step b) is performed for a single time point.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step b) is performed for a plurality of time points.4. The method of further comprising the step of the computer stimulating the brain with at least one stimulus.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one stimulus is selected from the group consisting of at least one visual stimulus claim 4 , at least one auditory stimulus claim 4 , at least one tactile stimulus claim 4 ...

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

A patient support apparatus is provided. The patient support apparatus may be used as an operating table apparatus for a neurosurgical intervention. The patient support apparatus includes a support couch and a transfer plate which may be moved relative to the support couch, wherein the transfer plate is designed to support a patient for the neurosurgical intervention, wherein the patient support apparatus includes a holding unit with a support shell, which is designed to support a head of the patient and/or a surgical head restraint unit, and a fastening unit for fastening the holding unit to the patient support apparatus. 1. A patient support apparatus , comprising:a support couch;a transfer plate which is moved relative to the support couch; anda holding unit,wherein the transfer plate is embodied to support a patient for a neurosurgical intervention,wherein the holding unit includes a support shell, which is configured to support a head of the patient, a surgical head restraint unit, and a fastening unit for fastening the holding unit to the patient support apparatus.2. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the support shell is fastened by means of the fastening unit such that the support shell delimits and/or marks a maximum permissible area of occupation for the surgical head restraint unit in at least one direction.3. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the support shell is embodied in the manner of plate.4. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the support shell is embodied to be U-shaped.5. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the holding unit comprises a U-shaped molded part, which is attached to the support shell, and marks a maximum permissible area of occupation for the surgical head restraint unit in at least one direction.6. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the fastening unit comprises a fastening element for a removable fastening ...

Adjustable foot positioning system

A limb positioner apparatus includes a stabilizing plate and a movable positioning plate for arrangement about a joint or fracture. The movable plate is movable with respect to the stabilizing plate about three mutually perpendicular planes which intersect at a point corresponding to a center of rotation of the joint or fracture. The positioning plate may also be movable with respect to the stabilizing plate along at least one linear direction. At least some of the available degrees of freedom are selectively lockable. The apparatus is illustrated in the context of the foot and ankle. Methods of use are disclosed.

RELATING TO A THERAPEUTIC FOOT SUPPORT

FIG. shows a foot support for use by a user having a static posture, to provide support for a foot of the user. With support comprise a section which is upright, in use, to support the forefoot. Sections wrap around, in use, to provide side support to the foot. A U-shaped section supports the ankle in user. A cut out (not visible) receives the heel, in use, to relieve pressure on the heel when the foot is supported vertically. 1. A foot support for use by a user having a static posture , to provide support for a foot of the user , the support comprising:a. a U-shaped section which, in use, supports the ankle, and b. at least one section which is wrapped around the U-shaped section, in use, to provide side support to the foot.2. A foot support according to claim 1 , comprising a section which is upright claim 1 , in use claim 1 , to support the forefoot against extending the ankle.3. A foot support according to claim 1 , wherein at least one wrapped around section is adjacent a side wall of the U-shaped section and attached thereto to provide an increased thickness of material alongside the foot to provide side support to the foot.4. A foot support according to claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped section and the wrapped around section are made of sheet material and the faces of the sections are adjacent.5. A foot support according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the upright sections claim 1 , the or a wrapped around section and the U-shaped section is formed from sheet material.6. A foot support according to claim 5 , wherein the or each section formed of sheet material is formed from a common sheet.7. A foot support according to claim 5 , wherein the sheet material is a pad material for pressure relief.8. A foot support according to claim 5 , wherein the sheet material is resilient.9. A foot support according to claim 5 , wherein the sheet material is covered by a breathable material.10. A support according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the wrapped around ...

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND ALSO A POSITIONING METHOD FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT'S HEAD WITHIN A SURGICAL HEAD RESTRAINT UNIT

A patient support apparatus having a support table, a transfer plate, which is disposed movably in relation to the support table in a direction and on which a patient is supported for a surgical intervention and/or a medical imaging examination, and a surgical head restraint unit, which is disposed on the transfer plate is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a position monitoring apparatus for monitoring and/or checking a position of the surgical head restraint unit. 1. A patient support apparatus , comprising:a support table;a transfer plate, which is disposed to enable it to move in a direction relative to the support table and on which a patient is supported for a surgical intervention and/or a medical imaging examination;a surgical head restraint unit which is disposed on the transfer plate; anda position monitoring apparatus for monitoring and/or checking a position of the surgical head restraint unit.2. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the surgical head restraint unit includes a maximum permissible positioning area, andwherein the position monitoring apparatus is disposed at least partly in an edge area of the maximum permissible positioning area.3. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the position monitoring apparatus is disposed on the support table and/or the transfer plate.4. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the position monitoring apparatus is disposed on a side of the transfer plate facing towards the support table or on a side of the support table facing towards the transfer plate.5. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the position monitoring apparatus is disposed on a side of the transfer plate facing towards the support table and on a side of the support table facing towards the transfer plate.6. The patient support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the support table includes a cutout claim 1 , which is disposed on a side ...

PATIENT POSITIONING APPARATUS AND A MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE PATIENT POSITIONING APPARATUS

A patient positioning apparatus is provided. The patient positioning apparatus includes a positioning table, a transfer plate, which is arranged on the positioning table so as to be moveable relative to the positioning table, and a positioning unit for a positioning of a surgical head securing unit on the transfer plate, wherein the positioning unit exhibits a joint unit with at least one first rotational joint unit, wherein the at least one first rotational joint unit exhibits a predetermined stop position for a rotational movement. 1. A patient positioning apparatus , comprising:a positioning table;a transfer plate, which is arranged on the positioning table so as to be moveable relative to the positioning table; anda positioning unit for a positioning of a surgical head securing unit on the transfer plate,wherein the positioning unit exhibits a joint unit with a first rotational joint unit, andwherein the first rotational joint unit exhibits a predetermined stop position for a rotational movement.2. The patient positioning apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first rotational joint unit exhibits a stop element claim 1 , which prevents a rotational movement of the first rotational joint unit beyond the predetermined stop position.3. The patient positioning apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein that the first rotational joint unit is arranged secured to the transfer plate.4. The patient positioning apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the joint unit exhibits a second rotational joint unit with a second stop position for a rotational movement.5. The patient positioning apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the second stop position of the second rotational joint unit is dependent on the stop position of the first rotational joint unit.6. The patient positioning apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the joint unit exhibits a first limb element claim 4 , which is arranged between the first rotational joint unit and the second rotational joint ...

Table for Performing Medical Procedures

The table for performing breast biopsies is characterized by features that enhance patient comfort and facilitate performance of the biopsy. An opening in the table allowing the breast to extend below the table top is formed in a removable insert. An area of the insert includes padding. An alternate insert having a different diameter opening may be selected based on patient breast size. Another insert having an asymmetrical opening may accommodate the patient's arm when it is desirable to position both the arm and breast of the patient below the table top. The table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section to support the patient in multiple positions. A removable pad may be placed over the insert. An end portion for padding the hip of the patient is thicker than an end portion for padding the head/neck of the patient. 1. Apparatus comprising:a table top including a rigid platform with an opening for receiving one of a plurality of interchangeable inserts, each insert including a rigid member and a port through which a portion of a patient's body extends during a medical procedure, wherein a first one of the interchangeable inserts is characterized by a different size port than a second one of the interchangeable inserts; anda base including an upright pillar member connected to the table top, the pillar member being positioned to one side of the table top such that the table top is cantilevered and an area beneath the table top is accessible for positioning equipment for performing the medical procedure.2. The apparatus of wherein the second one of the interchangeable inserts is characterized by an asymmetrical opening.3. The apparatus of wherein the table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section.4. The apparatus of wherein the pillar member is contoured to match elevations of the distal end sections relative to the central section of the table ...

TABLE ADAPTER WITH JOINT ASSEMBLY

A table adapter and joint assembly are configured for use with a table during a medical procedure, e.g. a medical imaging procedure or combined imaging and surgical procedure. The table adapter is connectable, directly or indirectly, to a portion of the table. The joint assembly connects with the table adapter about a shaft such that the joint assembly is rotatably adjustable. A head fixation device in the form of a skull clamp is attachable to the joint assembly. The joint assembly generally has a parallelogram shape that has four joints for adjustment where these four joints can be selectively locked or unlocked relative to each other using a single actuator. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises:(a) a shaft, wherein the joint assembly is positioned on, and selectively rotatable about, the shaft; and(b) a first starburst interface, wherein the first starburst interface is configured to selectively engage a second starburst interface of the joint assembly.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first starburst interface of the adapter translates in response to rotation of the shaft.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises a pin claim 1 , wherein the joint assembly comprises a slot claim 1 , wherein the slot is configured to receive the pin claim 1 , and wherein the pin and the slot define a range of rotatable adjustability of the joint assembly relative to the adapter.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the joint assembly comprises:(a) a distal joint, wherein the distal joint connects with the head fixation device;(b) a proximal joint, wherein the proximal joint connects with the adapter; and(c) a central joint, wherein the central joint connects with the distal joint and the proximal joint.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the central joint comprises a parallelogram shape.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the central joint comprises:(a) a plurality of arms, wherein the plurality of arms are configurable in a ...

ARM POSITIONING CUSHION

An arm positioning cushion for locating and supporting an arm of a patient above a base surface and in an orientation suitable for vascular radial access procedures. The arm positioning cushion includes a forearm support having a fingers contact surface at a first height above the base surface, an upwardly-curved wrist contact surface having an centerline apex at a second height above the base surface, and a first coupling portion. The arm positioning cushion also includes an elbow support having an elbow contact surface at a third height of the base surface, and a second coupling portion configured for linear-adjustable engagement with the first coupling portion to adjustably couple the forearm support to the elbow support. The third height is greater than the first height and less than the second height. In one aspect, the forearm support and elbow support may comprise a substantially homogeneous cushion material throughout. 1. A positioning apparatus for locating and supporting an arm of a patient above a base surface and in an orientation suitable for vascular radial access procedures , the positioning apparatus comprising: a fingers rest portion having a fingers contact surface located at a first height above the base surface;', 'a wrist support portion spaced from the fingers rest portion along the first longitudinal axis and having a wrist contact surface that is upwardly-curved along the first longitudinal axis to define a centerline apex located at a second height above the base surface; and', 'a first coupling portion aligned with the first longitudinal axis; and, 'a forearm support having a first longitudinal axis and including an elbow cradle portion comprising an elbow contact surface located at a third height of the base surface; and', 'a second coupling portion aligned with the second longitudinal axis and configured for linearly-adjustable engagement with the first coupling portion to adjustably couple the forearm support to the elbow support,, 'an ...

ANTERIOR PELVIC SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A SURGERY PATIENT

The improved positioning device, for use in hip, pelvis or bariatric surgery, securely and safely supports a morbidly obese patient lying in the lateral decubitus position at one side of an operating table so the surgeon may stand close to the anterior side of the patient. The support device includes a double-ended bracket having a pair of oppositely positioned padded end portions secured to an angular bracket post adapted to securely mount to an operating table via a question mark-shaped bracket. The angular bracket arm vertically adjusts to support the patient on one side, with the padded end portions applied to bony prominences such as the symphysis pubis and the lower side anterior superior iliac spine. The support device is used in combination with a posterior pelvic support plate, and a pair of anterior-posterior chest support plates to retain the patient in a secure and stable manner during surgery. 1. An improved anterior pelvic support device , comprising:a double-ended bracket arm having a deep recess in a central portion thereof to accommodate a protuberant abdomen of a surgery patient; andan upwardly and inwardly angularly extending bracket post adjustably connectable to an operating table, said bracket post carrying said double-ended bracket-arm at one end thereof and in a position for forward engagement with boney protuberances of an anterior pelvis of said surgery patient.2. The improved support device of claim 1 , including a support bracket selectively supporting said bracket post in an anteriorly offset position justified relative to one side of said operating table.3. The improved support device of claim 1 , including a question mark-shaped bracket selectively engageable with said bracket arm and mountable to said operating table.4. The improved support device of claim 3 , including a mount permitting selective slide coupled clamping of said angularly extending bracket post relative to said question mark-shaped bracket to position said surgery ...

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

Multi-Axis Joint for a Spar of a Limb Holder

A patient support apparatus includes a surgical table and a limb support unit coupled to the surgical table. The limb support unit includes a support platform coupled to the surgical table in a fixed position, a first limb holder coupled to the support platform in a fixed position relative to the support platform, and a second limb holder coupled to the support platform and spaced apart from the first limb holder. The first limb holder includes a multi-axis joint coupled to the support platform in a fixed position and a spar coupled to the multi-axis joint to move relative to the support platform while supporting a patient's limb that has been coupled to the spar. 1. A limb holder comprisinga joint mount adapted to couple to a platform in a fixed position,a spar extending in an outward direction away from the joint mount and adapted to couple to a patient's foot and retain the patient's foot in tension during movement of the spar relative to the joint mount, anda multi-axis joint including a vertical-position lock and a horizontal-position lock, the horizontal-position lock interconnects the spar and the vertical-position lock and is movable between a blocking position in which movement of the spar and the vertical-position lock is blocked and an unblocking position in which the spar and the vertical-position lock are freed to move together relative to the joint mount, and the vertical-position lock interconnects the spar and the horizontal-position lock and is movable between a locked position in which the spar is blocked from moving relative to the horizontal-position lock and the joint mount and an unlocked position in which the spar is freed to move relative to the horizontal-position lock and the joint mount.2. The limb holder of claim 1 , wherein the spar and the vertical-position lock are freed to move about a vertical axis when the horizontal-position lock is in the unblocking position.3. The limb holder of claim 2 , wherein the spar is freed to move about a ...

Surgical Support System

A surgical table extension comprises a frame and a connector. The frame includes a surgical table connecting portion, a first connector, and a second connector. The connector enabler is movably coupled to the frame and is configured to selectively enable one of the first connector and the second connector to be removably coupled with a support device. 1. A surgical support device , comprising:a first support accessory connector configured to be selectively enabled;a second support accessory connector configured to be selectively enabled; anda connector enabling assembly configured to selectively enable one of the first support accessory connector and the second support accessory connector to removably couple with a support accessory.2. The surgical support device of claim 1 , wherein the support accessory is configured to support a person's limb.3. The surgical support device of further comprising:a coupling portion configured to be coupled to a person support apparatus; anda support surface configured to support a portion of a person supported on the person support apparatus.4. The surgical support device of claim 1 , wherein the connector enabling assembly is in a first position when the first support accessory connector is enabled and a second position when the second support accessory connector is enabled.5. The surgical support device of claim 4 , wherein the connector enabling assembly is in a third position when both of the first support accessory connector and the second support accessory connector are disabled.6. The surgical support device of claim 1 , wherein the first support accessory connector includes a first slot claim 1 , the second support accessory connector includes a second slot claim 1 , and the connector enabling assembly includes a shaft configured to extend at least partially across one of the first slot and the second slot to enable the one of the first support accessory connector and the second support accessory connector claim 1 , ...

CARRIAGE FOR A SURGICAL BOOT OF A HIP DISTRACTOR

A carriage for a limb support includes a space for receiving a longitudinal member of a patient support apparatus, a plurality of rollers configured to engage the longitudinal member and a locking mechanism. The plurality of rollers is configured to maintain alignment of the carriage during movement of the carriage along the longitudinal member. The carriage also includes an elastomeric member that resists rotation to prevent unwanted motion of the carriage. The locking mechanism is configured to secure the carriage to the longitudinal member at any of an infinite number of positions along the length of the longitudinal member, the locking mechanism being lockable with a single action. 1. A limb support comprisinga longitudinal member configured to be coupled to a patient support apparatus, anda carriage movable along the longitudinal member to a plurality of positions, the carriage including a plurality of rollers supporting the carriage relative to the longitudinal member for movement along the longitudinal member, and a clamp for securing the carriage to the longitudinal member, the clamp including a plurality of elastomeric blocks which deform under a load to secure the carriage to the longitudinal member.2. The limb support of claim 1 , wherein at least one elastomeric block is deformed by a cam.3. The limb support of claim 2 , wherein the carriage includes a housing claim 2 , and the at least one elastomeric block is supported on a plate that is pivotably coupled to the housing.4. The limb support of claim 3 , wherein the carriage includes an actuator that is movable between a first position wherein the at least one elastomeric block is subjected to a first load which permits relative movement between the at least one elastomeric block and the longitudinal member and a second position wherein the at least one elastomeric block is subjected to a second load which deforms the elastomeric block sufficiently to prevent movement between the at least one elastomeric ...

Patient Support Device For Use In An Imaging Machine

A patient support device for use in conjunction with a pallet of an imaging machine, including an inflatable mattress having a plurality of adjacent interconnected transverse air chambers and a mechanism for controlled venting of the air chambers, a sheet member disposed across a top of the mattress and extending laterally outward with respect to the transverse air chambers, the sheet member defining a patient support surface, and at least one longitudinal strip of friction enhancing material attached to a bottom surface of the inflatable mattress to inhibit sliding of the inflatable mattress on a support surface.

C-SPINE HEAD STABILIZATION DEVICE

The present invention is a device that is configured to secure a patient's head against the force of gravity during surgery (or other medical procedures) while the patient is in an upright, sideways (tilted to the side), or upside down position, or in any other non-horizontal position, for any duration of time. The device is designed to safely secure a patient's head or neck to prevent potential injury to the patient who is unconscious and unable to protect themselves through reflex reactions or otherwise. Without the device, a patient's head would drop forward or sideways by force of gravity, and if it remained in the dropped position, the patient's neck, shoulder, and/or spine regions could suffer temporary or permanent soreness, strain, and/or injury. This device is designed to reduce or eliminate such soreness or injury. 1a head support conformed to receive and retain said patient's head and neck;a flat platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, and sides, wherein said platform is freely slidable between stoppers in a direction substantially parallel to said patient's neck, and wherein said head support is attached to said top surface of said platform; wherein each of said forehead straps contains a chin strap extending from said forehead strap and having a second removable, attachment surface for attaching each of said chin straps, and', "wherein one of said chin straps has a cup for holding said patient's chin in place;"], "two forehead straps attached to said sides of said platform, having first removable attachment surfaces for attaching each of said forehead straps to each other across said patient's forehead,"}wherein said head support is deep enough so that said patient's head contacts only said head support when said patient is unconscious and said forehead straps and said chin straps are fastened;wherein said head support is deep enough so that said patient's head contacts only said head support when said patient is unconscious and said forehead ...

Adjustable headrest for patients undergoing surgery

A headrest assembly includes a frame, a first head support configured and dimensioned to support a forehead of a patient, and a second head support configured and dimensioned to support a chin of the patient. An adjustment mechanism is mounted to the frame and is operable to adjust the position of at least one of the first and second head supports relative to the frame. The first and second head supports having at least two degrees of freedom relative to a longitudinal plane and at least one degree of freedom relative to an axial plane that is orthogonal to the longitudinal plane. The longitudinal plane extends parallel to an X axis and also extends parallel to a Y axis that is orthogonal to the X axis. The axial plane extends parallel to one of the X axis and the Y axis. The axial plane also extends parallel to a Z-axis that is orthogonal to both the X axis and the Y axis.

Bi-Wing Arm Support System

An apparatus for moving a patient on a pad and holding the pad in place on a surgical table. An upper member and a lower member having wings extending from opposite sides are configured and arranged to secure the position of the arms. In this position the arm has been securely wrapped without use of the patient's body weight, and the arm can be easily unwrapped by reversing the steps above, without the necessity of repositioning the patient (to get their body weight off of the device or a draw sheet), for access to the arm during the surgical procedure. Access may be necessary for anesthesia monitoring lines, invasive arterial lines, non-invasive blood pressure cuffs, SPO2 finger probes, and intravenous lines needed for medications and fluid delivery. 1. An arm support apparatus for use with a surgical table , the arm support apparatus , comprising:an upper member having an elongate pad with a first side, a second side, a top surface and a bottom surface;a first flexible wing extending from the first side of the upper member, the first flexible wing having a top surface and a bottom surface, one of a hook and loop fastening material disposed on the bottom surface of the first flexible wing;a lower member having an elongate pad with a first side, a second side, a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface of the lower member facing the top surface of the surgical table, the lower member having a plurality of handles extending from the first and second sides of the lower member; anda second flexible wing extending from the first side of the lower member, the second flexible wing having a top surface and a bottom surface, one of a hook and loop fastening material disposed on the bottom surface of the second flexible wing.2. The arm support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper member is secured to the lower member such that the outer edge of the upper member may be folded over to expose a hook and loop fastening material on the lower member configured to ...

Spinal Alignment Pillow

A pillow includes a torso cushion tapering from a top end to a bottom end. A torso support surface extends from the top end to the bottom end of the torso cushion. A back surface joins to the bottom end of the torso cushion at a first elevation angle between the back surface and the support surface. A head cushion attaches to the top end of the torso cushion. The head cushion includes a back surface joined to the back surface of the torso cushion, a first angled surface joined to the back surface of the head cushion at a second elevation angle, and a second angled surface joined to the back surface of the head cushion at a third elevation angle. The first angled surface and the second angled surface join to one another along a crest extending from the top end of said torso cushion.

Underarm pillow

An underarm pillow for the relief of human shoulder discomfort is formed from a block of compressible visco-elastic foam shaped to fit under the armpit with a concave upward surface which both supports the weight of the arm and also supplies horizontal forces on the ball of the humerus to locate the ball properly in the socket of the shoulder.

DEVICE FOR ELEVATING THE HEAD AND CHEST FOR TREATING LOW BLOOD FLOW STATES

An elevation device for use in the performance of CPR includes a base, an upper support coupled with the base that elevates an individual's heart, shoulders, and head relative to horizontal, an adjustment mechanism coupled with the upper support that adjusts elevation of the upper support, a chest compression device; and a controller system. The controller primes the circulatory system by causing the chest compression device to perform chest compressions while the individual's heart, shoulders, and head are supported by the upper support at a first elevation position for a period of time. The controller causes the adjustment mechanism to adjust the elevation of the upper support to a second elevation position after the period of time has elapsed while performing chest compressions. The controller causes the chest compression device to perform chest compressions on the individual while the individual's heart, shoulders, and head are at the second elevation position. 1. An elevation device for use in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) , comprising:a base;an upper support coupled with the base, wherein the upper support is configured to elevate an individual's heart, shoulders, and head relative to horizontal;an adjustment mechanism coupled with the upper support that is configured to adjust a level of elevation of the upper support;a chest compression device coupled with one or both of the base and the upper support; and cause the adjustment mechanism to adjust the degree of elevation of the upper support to a second elevation position greater than the first elevation position after the period of time has elapsed while performing chest compressions; and', "cause the chest compression device to perform chest compressions on the individual while the individual's heart, shoulders, and head are at the second elevation position."], 'a controller system comprising one or more controllers that is coupled with the adjustment mechanism and the chest ...

COMPRESSION DEVICE IN COMBINATION WITH LOWER LIMB PROTECTION

The present invention relates to a support for a body part including a compression device in combination with a lower leg protection system. The compression device can be integral with the outer support at a position received over the lower leg. One or more valves can extend from a compression bladder for attachment to a pneumatic device. Inflation of the compression bladder positioner adjacent the lower leg also displaces air in the outer support toward the foot which causes simultaneous massaging of the foot. The pneumatic device can be adjusted to provide either sequential or intermittent therapies. The outer support can include a rigid outer shell for providing support. 1. A support system for a body part comprising:an inner positioner, said inner positioner adapted to provide three-dimensional contouring of the received body part;an outer support comprising a first plenum and a second plenum, said second plenum positioned on an inner surface of said first plenum, anda first valve connected to the first plenum and a compression device connected to said valve, said compression device providing a dynamic amount of air through said valve to the first plenum to inflate said first plenum in a sequential manner, and the second plenum formed including a fixed amount of static air,wherein said inner positioner is received over said outer support and displaces gas within said first plenum.2. The support system of wherein said inner positioner comprises a bladder filled with a fluidized particulate material.3. The support system of wherein said fluidized material is selected from the group comprising beads claim 2 , polyethylene beads claim 2 , polystyrene (PS) beads claim 2 , expanded polyethylene (PE) claim 2 , crosslinked expanded polyethylene (PE) claim 2 , polypropylene (PP) pellets claim 2 , closed cell foams cut into a plurality of shapes claim 2 , microspheres claim 2 , and encapsulated phase changing materials (PCM).4. The support system of wherein said outer ...

SURGICAL FRAME AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF FACILITATING ARTICULATABLE SUPPORT FOR A PATIENT DURING SURGERY

An adjustable surgical frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine of the patient includes a first end, an opposite second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends thereof. The surgical frame has a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends along the length thereof, and includes a first support surface, a second support surface, and a third support surface. The surgical frame also includes an adjustable chest support, an adjustable hip and upper leg support, and an adjustable feet and lower leg support. The surgical frame is moveable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, and the chest support, the hip and upper leg support, and the feet and lower leg support are moveable to accommodate differently sized patients on the surgical frame. 1. A method of performing surgery on a patient using a surgical frame , the method comprising:providing the surgical frame having a first end, an opposite second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends, the surgical frame having a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends along the length thereof, the surgical frame including at least a chest support, a hip and upper leg support, and a feet and lower leg support;adjusting the chest support, the hip and upper leg support, and the feet and lower leg support to accommodate the size of the patient;positioning the patient on the surgical frame by contacting portions of a chest of the patient with the chest support, contacting portions of hips and upper legs of the patient with the hip and upper leg support, and contacting feet of the patient with the feet and lower leg support;moving the surgical frame between a first position, a second position, and a third position; andperforming surgery on the patient when the surgical frame is disposed in at least one of the first, second, and third positions;wherein the coronal plane of the patient ...

Surgical Extremity Position Supporting Device

Disclosed is a disposable sterile device for supporting the position of an extremity during surgery. The device comprises a base and a support panel. The support panel is for receiving a limb of a patient thereon. The top surface of the support panel is transversely concave whereby, upon the reception of the limb thereon, the contour of the limb substantially matches with that of the upper surface of the support panel. The support panel is disposed in operative communication with the base whereby, the support panel is, with respect to the base, adapted to be longitudinally adjustably inclined and elevated. The support panel is further adapted to be transversely tiltable. 1. A sterile surgical extremity position supporting device comprising a base and a support panel for receiving a limb of a patient thereon , the top surface of the support panel being transversely concave whereby , upon the reception of the limb thereon , the contour of the limb substantially matches with that of the upper surface of the support panel , the support panel disposed in operative communication with the base whereby , the support panel is , with respect to the base , adapted to be longitudinally adjustably inclined , adjustably elevated or both adjustably elevated and inclined; the support panel further adapted to be transversely tiltable.2. The device of wherein claim 1 , the top surface of the support panel comprises a plurality of parallel transverse grooves for collecting fluid claim 1 , upon the transverse tilt of the support panel claim 1 , the collected fluid from the grooves is in turn collected within a reservoir disposed within the base; the reservoir accessible via a plurality of reservoir openings disposed on the top surface of the base.3. The device of wherein claim 2 , the top surface of the base comprises a suction hole for discarding the fluid collected within the receptacle therethrough.4. The device of wherein claim 1 , the transverse edge portions of the support panel ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEAD UP CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation. 1. A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) , comprising:elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual, the lower body being in a substantially horizontal plane;elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual, the second height being greater than the first height; andperforming one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head, wherein the first height and the second height are determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.2. The method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 1 , wherein:the heart and the head are elevated at a same angle relative to the substantially horizontal plane.3. The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 1 , wherein:the type of CPR being performed comprises repeatedly compressing the chest of the individual, whereby elevation of the thorax and elevation of the head to a greater height than the thorax assists to 1) lower intracranial pressure and increase cerebral perfusion pressure during the performance of CPR and 2) lower right atrial pressure and ...

PORTABLE MASSAGE TABLE

In one embodiment of the present invention a portable massage table is provided, comprising a chest support element having a top side and a bottom side; a chest cushion affixed to the top side of chest support element; a pair of hinge support elements attached to bottom side of chest support element; a pair of support legs rotational mounted to the pair of hinge support elements, wherein the pair of support legs comprise a plurality of positional holes; a pair of head support beams rotational mounted to the pair of hinge support elements, wherein the pair of head support beams are designed to support a face cushion; and a base plate removable attached to the plurality of positional holes via removable hardware. 1. A portable massage table comprising:a chest support element having a top side and a bottom side;a chest cushion affixed to the top side of chest support element;a pair of hinge support elements attached to bottom side of chest support element;a pair of support legs rotational mounted to the pair of hinge support elements, wherein the pair of support legs comprise a plurality of positional holes;a pair of head support beams rotational mounted to the pair of hinge support elements, wherein the pair of head support beams are designed to support a face cushion;a base plate removable attached to the plurality of positional holes via removable hardware.2. The portable massage table of claim 1 , wherein the base plate is designed to be positioned between a mattress and a box-spring during use.3. The portable massage table of claim 2 , wherein the mattress has a thickness claim 2 , and the base plate is removable attached to a pair of the plurality of positional holes determined by the thickness.4. The portable massage table of claim 1 , wherein the pair of head support beams is set in position by a pair of dowel pins claim 1 , wherein the position is either perpendicular to the chest support element or 10 degrees inclined.5. The portable massage table of claim 1 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE SURGICAL VARIABLES

A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision. 1. A surgical patient interface comprising:a platform including a first end and a second end, the platform configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the platform; andone or more patient supports coupled to the platform and configured to secure the patient to the platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.2. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , wherein the platform is configured to be coupled to a wall claim 1 , ceiling claim 1 , or floor.3. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , wherein the target portion of the patient's skin comprises skin on the posterior of the patient adjacent the lumbar vertebrae.4. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , wherein the platform has contours to interface with one or more portions of the patient's body.5. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , ...

SURGICAL FRAME HAVING TRANSLATING LOWER BEAM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical includes a translating beam that is moveable between at least a first lateral position and a second lateral position. The translating beam is used to join a first support portion and a second support portion of the surgical frame to one another, and movement of the translating beam affords access to a patient receiving area. 1. A method of reconfiguring a surgical frame before , during , or after surgery , the method comprising:providing the surgical frame including a support platform, a first support portion, a second support portion, and a main beam spaced from the ground by the support platform, the first support portion, and the second support portion, the support platform including a translating beam moveable between a first position at or adjacent a first lateral side of the surgical frame and a second position at or adjacent a second lateral side of the surgical frame, the main beam being configured to receive a patient thereon, the main beam and the patient received thereon being rotatable relative to the support platform, the first support portion, and the second support portion;supporting the patient by the main beam of the surgical frame;rotating the patient to a prone position, and moving the translating beam to a position underneath the patient supported in the prone position; androtating the patient to one of a first lateral position and a second lateral position, and moving the translating beam to a position underneath the patient supported in the one of the first lateral position and the second lateral position.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:moving the translating beam to one of the first lateral side and the second lateral side of the surgical frame;positioning a surgical table/gurney with the patient laying thereon under the main beam in a patient receiving area, the patient ...

PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM

Described herein are exemplary embodiments of patient positioning systems for supporting and positioning a patient in an inclined position during medical treatment, such as in the Reverse Trendelenburg position. Some embodiments comprise a flexible, air-impermeable shell having a torso portion configured to support the patient's torso and secure the positioner to the support surface, an intermediate portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the torso portion, and a suprapubic portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the intermediate portion opposite the torso portion and configured to extend along the patient's perineal-pubic region when the shell is evacuated of air. When evacuated of air, the positioner is configured to hold the patient in an inclined position on an inclined support surface with the patient's head above the patient's hips such that the intermediate and/or suprapubic portions physically block the patient from sliding feet-first down the inclined support surface. 1. A positioner for positioning a patient in an inclined position , the positioner comprising:a flexible, air-impermeable shell comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and an enclosed internal region between the upper and lower walls, the upper wall configured to facilitate positioning the patient, a portion of the lower wall configured to rest against a support surface;a plurality of beads disposed in the internal region of the shell; andan air valve coupled to the shell and operable to regulate air flow in and out of the internal region of the shell, wherein the surgical positioning device is configured to rigidly conform to a shape of the patient upon evacuation of air from the shell;the positioner having a torso portion configured to support the patient's torso and secure the positioner to the support surface, an intermediate portion integrally coupled to the torso portion, and a suprapubic portion integrally coupled to the intermediate portion opposite the torso portion ...

Postural device for the correct positioning of the lower limbs of bedridden patients, and manufacturing process thereof

Disclosed is a postural device ( 1 ) for correct position of the lower limbs ( 2 ) of bedridden patients and the corresponding industrial manufacturing process (F). The postural device ( 1 ) for the lower limbs ( 2 ) of bedridden patients has a cylindrical conformation ( 3 ) at its ends and a hemi-prismatic conformation ( 4 ) in an intermediate section, and its particular conformation is devised in order to provide a device that will enable correct posture in semi-flexion of the knees ( 6 ), which would otherwise be forcedly extended, of a bedridden patient. The knees ( 6 ) rest in a recess (P-Q-R-S) that bestows the hemi-prismatic section ( 4 ) on the device ( 1 ). The presence of the cylindrical ends ( 3 ) corrects extra-rotation of the knees ( 6 ). The device can be obtained at a handicraft level or industrially according to a given manufacturing process (F).

Trendelenburg Patient Restraint For Surgery Tables

A patient positioning device is provided for restraining movement of a body lying over a top surface of a table. The device includes a cervical-thoracic notch restraint that includes a base with a first side and an opposed second side. The first side defines a substantially flat plane with a repositionable fastener, and the second side defines a substantially flat plane with a raised, curved support extending transversely across the base. In an operational state, the curved support is configured to nest into an anatomical cervical-thoracic notch of the body lying over the table to abut a trapezius muscle of the body. In one example, a rigid support frame extends transversely over the top surface of the table, and the cervical-thoracic notch restraint is securely fixed to the upper support surface of the support frame.

Patient Positioning Support Structure with Trunk Translator

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression. 1. An apparatus for supporting a patient during a medical procedure ,the apparatus comprising:a. first and second opposed end support assemblies;b. first and second patient supports, each of the first and second patient supports including an outboard end and an inboard end, each of the outboard ends connected to a respective one of said first and second end support assemblies by at least one angulation assembly, each of the at least one angulation assemblies configured to position one of the patient supports in a plurality of angular orientations;c. said patient support inboard ends forming an articulation and being moved by one or both of the at least one angulation assemblies;d. a trunk translator engaged with one of said first and second patient supports; ande. a trunk actuator coupled with the trunk translator and operable to move the trunk translator with respect to the one of said first and second patient supports, wherein movement of the trunk translator is controlled via a controller and ...

ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOWER LIMB ELEVATION AND STABILIZATION

In the context of medical recovery from injury and/or surgery to a lower extremity, a device may be used to provide elevation and support for a patient's foot, including ankle and heal, along with restraint against rotation of the lower leg of a patient. This can protect the knee from injury. The device may include a generally flat main body, two spaced-apart lateral ridges extending along or near lateral edges of the generally flat main body, and a medial depression between the lateral ridges that provides a support surface on which the ankle may be positioned. 1. A device for supporting and elevating an ankle and heel and restraining medial and lateral rotation of a patient's foot , comprising:a main body having a generally flat bottom surface;two spaced-apart lateral ridges extending along or near lateral edges of the generally flat main body; anda medial depression between the lateral ridges that provides a support surface on which the ankle and heel may be positioned and supported,wherein the lateral ridges provide inner side surfaces configured to confine and restrain a foot placed therein to limit or prevent medial and lateral rotation of the foot,wherein the main body terminates proximal to the ankle and/or a distal end of the lower leg so as to not support a calf muscle of the lower leg during use.2. A device as in claim 1 , further comprising a ridge extending along or near a distal end of the medial depression distal to a heel of the foot and provide a surface which prevents plantar flexion of the foot.3. A device as in claim 2 , wherein the ridge is continuous with the lateral ridges so as to form one continuous ridge.4. A device as in claim 1 , wherein the support surface is curved.5. A device as in claim 1 , wherein the support surface is generally flat.6. A device as in claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a proximal upper surface of one of the spaced-apart lateral ridges has a downwardly curving slope declining from an upper extent of the lateral ...

Systems and methods for head up cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.

DUAL COLUMN SURGICAL TABLE HAVING A SINGLE-HANDLE UNLOCK FOR TABLE ROTATION

A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided. 1. A surgical patient support apparatus comprising:a foundation frame comprising: a first column comprising a rotation drive, a drive shaft, and a drive coupler; a second column comprising a second shaft; and an extension extending between lower portions of the first and second columns; anda support top disposed above the extension and coupled to the drive shaft of the first column and the second shaft of the second column of the foundation frame to rotate with the drive shaft, the support top configured to rotate about a top axis extending along the length of the support top relative to the foundation frame, wherein the drive coupler is configured to move between an engaged position, coupling the drive shaft to the rotation drive so that the support top is rotated about the top axis, and a disengaged position, de-coupling the drive shaft from the rotation drive so that the support top is free to be manually rotated about the top axis, wherein the drive coupler includes a first engagement member that extends through the rotation drive and into the drive shaft when the drive coupler is in the engaged position.2. The surgical patient support apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a remote control claim 1 , wherein the remote control is configured to activate powered rotation of the support top when the drive coupler is in the engaged position.3. The surgical patient support apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a rotation brake claim 1 , wherein the rotation resists rotation of the drive shaft and the support top when in a braked position.4. The surgical patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

TISSUE RETENTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A tissue retention belt for maintaining tissue in a position that permits access to a body portion of a patient for a medical procedure includes a first anchor zone, a second anchor zone, and a tension zone. The tension zone extends between the first anchor zone and the second anchor zone and defines a tension axis that extends in a direction of loading to be applied to retained tissue. The tension zone may include an auxiliary anchor zone that includes a removable non-adhesive and an adhesive surface configured to adhere to a patient's skin and provide auxiliary anchoring for maintaining tissue in position. 1. A tissue retention belt for maintaining tissue in a position that permits access to a body portion of a patient for a medical procedure , comprising:a first anchor zone comprising an adhesive surface configured to adhere to a patient's skin and a removable non-adhesive outer surface removably attached to the adhesive surface;a tension zone integral with or permanently affixed to the first anchor zone to form a unitary structure, the tension zone extending from the first anchor zone and defining a tension axis that extends in a direction of loading to be applied to patient tissue, the tension zone including a nonadhering contact region; anda second anchor zone integral with or permanently affixed to the tension zone at a location spaced along the tension axis from the first anchor zone, the second anchor zone having fastening feature configured to attach to an inanimate object or the patient.2. The tissue retention belt of claim 1 , wherein the tension zone further includes an adhering contact region claim 1 , the adhering contact region comprising an adhesive configured to provide additional adhesion to the patient's skin.3. The tissue retention belt of claim 1 , comprising an auxiliary anchor zone configured to selectively provide additional adhesion to the patient's skin for auxiliary anchoring.4. The tissue retention belt of claim 3 , wherein the auxiliary ...

MANDIBULAR/HEAD POSITIONER FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING ANESTHESIA

Systems and methods for positioning a patient's head and neck during surgery and/or various medical procedures. A positioner for holding a patient's head and/or neck in static orientation throughout a medical procedure that is capable of easy readjustment as required. 1. A patient positioning device for supporting a patient's head , jaw , chin , or neck during a medical procedure , the device comprising: a chin support member,', 'a first jaw support member, and', 'a second jaw support member,', 'wherein upper support member includes an upper support member housing for the chin support member, and wherein the first jaw support member and second jaw support member are attached to the housing at one end thereof;, 'an upper support member comprisingan extension arm having a first end and a second end, said extension arm connected to said upper support member at the first end, wherein the extension arm has at least two degrees of freedom;an attachment member, the attachment member connected to said extension arm at the second end thereof, said attachment member configured to be attached at the other end to a hospital bed, rail or operating room stand,2. The positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the first jaw support and the second jaw support each includes a hand element.3. The positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the hand elements of each of the first and second jaw support members are configured to be adjustable with respect to the distance from one another and from the chin support member.4. The positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the hand elements are configured to exert a pressure on the patient's chin claim 2 , wherein the patient's jaw is configured to prevent retraction of the mandible by the hand elements.5. The positioning device of claim 1 , further comprising a rotary joint connecting the attachment member to the extension arm and the extension arm to the upper support member.6. The positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the first jaw support member ...

Enliner Inflatable Intubation Pillow

An inflatable pillow is invented to provide an effective and efficient method to improve the oral intubation procedure in the pre-hospital setting, both in the ground and air ambulances along with emergency rooms in hospitals to eliminate intubation failures. The inflatable pillow comprises a bladder body and an air valve. The air valve is distally positioned on the body so that the air valve is not in the way when a user is positioning a patient's head on the pillow. Thus, the inflatable pillow can be positioned or moved more towards the patient's neck and shoulder area for a better head position or view of the vocal cords. Additionally, the inflatable pillow can be used to adjust the height of the patient's head by inflating and/or deflating the pillow through the air valve prior to and/or during the first pass intubation procedure, thus, making the intubation procedure more reliable. 1. An inflatable pillow for fitting under a patient's head to create an alignment for sniffing position prior to and during an intubation procedure comprising:a body;an air valve;the body being an air-tight bladder;the body comprising a front; andthe air valve being terminally and distally positioned on the front of the body.2. The inflatable pillow for fitting under a patient's head to create an alignment for sniffing position prior to and during an intubation procedure as claimed in comprising:the body comprising a back, a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom;the back being positioned opposite the front;the first side and the second side being terminally and longitudinally positioned on the body opposite each other;the top and the bottom being terminally and laterally positioned on the body opposite each other; andthe air valve being positioned on the front adjacent the top and the second side of the body.3. The inflatable pillow for fitting under a patient's head to create an alignment for sniffing position prior to and during an intubation procedure as claimed in ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND TABLES FOR CATHETER-BASED VASCULAR PROCEDURES

An auxiliary table adapted to be placed at right angle to a catherization table near the top end of the catherization table where a patient's head lies so as to allow for full-out extension of the patient's left arm on the auxiliary table. The auxiliary table is hingedly secured to said catherization table. The auxiliary table comprises vertical lead screens and vertical lead blinds placed above and below the auxiliary table about 2/7 of the way into the auxiliary table away from the catherization table. The auxiliary table is on wheels. The auxiliary table comprises a tabletop and a storage shelf below the tabletop. Systems and methods of using the disclosed auxiliary table. 1. An auxiliary table for use in a catheter-based vascular procedure;wherein said auxiliary table is adapted to be placed at right angle to a catherization table near the top of the catherization table where a patient's head lies during said procedure, allowing for full-out extension of the patient's abducted left arm on the auxiliary table;said auxiliary table has four sides: a left side that is to be placed next to the catherization table, a right side, a front and a back;said auxiliary table comprises hinges on the left side of said auxiliary table that allow the left side of the auxiliary table to be hingedly secured to said catherization table;said auxiliary table comprises vertical lead screen and flexible vertical lead blinds placed above and below the auxiliary table about 2/7 of the way into the auxiliary table from the left side of the auxiliary table and extending out of the front of the auxiliary table;wherein said vertical lead screen is made of transparent lead plexiglass;wherein said vertical lead screen has two panels: a first panel of the vertical lead screen placed above the auxiliary table and a second panel of the vertical lead screen that extends out of the front of the auxiliary table;wherein a hinge is placed between the two panels of the vertical lead screen to allow the ...

SYSTEM FOR SECURELY POSITIONING A CERVICAL SPINE DURING SURGERY

A system for securely positioning a cervical spine during surgery can include a harness comprising a donut-shaped frame to receive and hold a patient's head. Straps can be integrated into the donut-shaped frame to securely hold a patient's head within the harness at least one of a patient's chin and forehead. A rubber bladder can be integrated with the harness locatable beneath a patient's neck. A pump can provide air into the rubber bladder. Air pumped into the rubber bladder by the pump can cause a patient's neck to be lifted into an arch in preparation for and during cervical spine surgery. A release valve can be provided to release air from the rubber bladder and lower a patient's neck during and after surgery. Rods can be integrated into the donut-shaped frame at each side of the rubber bladder. The rods can affix the harness to an operating table. 1. A system for securely positioning a cervical spine during surgery , comprising:a harness comprising a donut-shaped frame to receive and hold a patient's head;straps integrated into the donut-shaped frame to securely hold a patient's head within the harness at least one of a patient's chin and forehead;a rubber bladder integrated with the harness locatable beneath a patient's neck; anda pump providing air into the rubber bladder, wherein air pumped into the rubber bladder by the pump causes a patient's neck to be lifted into an arch in preparation for and during cervical spine surgery.2. The system of further comprising a release valve to release air from the rubber bladder and lower a patient's neck during and after surgery.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising rods integrated into the donut-shaped frame at each side of the rubber bladder claim 1 , said rods for affixing the harness to an operating table.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising rods integrated into the donut-shaped frame at each side of the rubber bladder claim 1 , said rods for affixing the harness to an operating table in place of an ...

Lower limb tractor and positioner for hip arthroscopy and osteosynthesis surgery

The present invention belongs to the field of means of transport, personal means of transport or arrangements specially adapted for the sick or the disabled; chairs or operating tables; dentist chairs; burial devices specifically to the operating tables and their accessories, consisting of a sacral support that is anchored to the operating table with two handles with two traction arms that are installed on the shafts of the sacral support and then the suitable perineal support is placed either for hip or femur osteosynthesis surgery or arthroscopy, with a lateralizing bar that allows using the image intensifier to the full extent of the limb without interference.

HYGIENIC LINER FOR MEDICAL INFANT RESTRAINT DEVICE

A liner for an infant holder having at least one recess includes a body having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of sidewalls extending between the lower surface and the upper surface. The lower surface and the plurality of sidewalls define at least one cavity receivable within the at least one recess of the infant holder. 1. A liner for an infant holder having at least one recess comprising:a body having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of sidewalls extending between the lower surface and the upper surface;wherein the lower surface and the plurality of sidewalls define at least one cavity, the at least one cavity being receivable within the at least one recess of the infant holder.2. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the at least one cavity is generally complementary in size and shape to the at least one recess of the infant holder.3. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the at least one cavity further comprises a first cavity configured to receive a torso of an infant and at least one second cavity configured to receive a leg of the infant.4. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the liner is formed from a plastic material.5. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises an outwardly extending flange positionable in overlapping arrangement with an upper surface of the infant holder.6. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the outwardly extending flange is configured to extend beyond an edge of the infant holder.7. The liner of claim 1 , further comprising at least one restraint operably coupled to the liner.8. The liner of claim 7 , wherein the liner includes at least one opening associated with the at least one cavity claim 7 , and at least one end of the restraint extends through the at least one opening.9. The liner of claim 7 , wherein the restraint is removably coupled to the body.10. The liner of claim 7 , wherein the restraint configured to be disposed of after a single use.11. The liner of claim 5 , wherein the restraint is ...

Non-Invasive Head Stabilization System

A head fixation device and method of stabilizing a head of a patient includes a base, one or more clamp members, and an actuator connected with each of the one or more clamp members. The base supports the head of the patient resting thereon. The one or more clamp members extend from the base and each selectively move from an adjustable position to a fixed position in response to movement of the actuators. The one or more clamp members provide the ability to conform to the contour of the patient's head to provide an area of contact for stabilization. The one or more clamp members also provide the ability to provide a point of contact for stabilization with an attached tip on each of the one or more clamp members. 120-. (canceled)21. A head fixation device for stabilizing a head of a patient , the head fixation device comprising:a. a base configured to support the head of the patient resting thereon;b. a first clamp member extending from the base, wherein the first clamp member is adjustable and configured to at least partially conform to the head; andc. a first actuator operatively connected to the first clamp member, wherein selectively moving the first actuator correspondingly adjusts the first clamp member such that at least a portion of the first clamp member engages the head to at least partially stabilize the head.22. The head fixation device of claim 21 , further comprising:a. a second clamp member extending from the base, wherein the second clamp member is adjustable and configured to at least partially conform to the head; andb. a third clamp member extending from the base, wherein the third clamp member is adjustable and configured to at least partially conform to the head.23. The head fixation device of claim 22 , further comprising:a. a second actuator select operatively connected to the second clamp member, wherein selectively moving the second actuator correspondingly adjusts the second clamp member such that at least a portion of the second clamp ...

STIRRUPS DEVICES

A stirrups device includes a transverse member having a first end, a second end, and a horizontal axis. The device also includes first and second connectors fastened to corresponding first and second ends of the transverse member. Each of the connectors has a bracket and a hinge affixed thereto. The device also includes first and second stirrups assemblies pivotally attached to the corresponding first and second hinges. Each of the stirrups assemblies includes a stanchion having a first end and, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The first end is pivotally affixed to the hinge. The longitudinal axis can be selectively oriented to be substantially parallel to the horizontal axis, along a vertical axis, and along a normal axis. Each of the stirrups assemblies also includes a stirrup support telescopically extensible from the second end of the stanchion, and a multi-positional foot support stirrup slideably positioned along the stanchion. 1. A device for facilitating a medical examination , comprising:a transverse member having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a horizontal axis extending from said first end to said second end;first and second connectors fastened to corresponding ones of said first and second ends of said transverse member, each of said first and second connectors having a bracket and a hinge affixed thereto, and; a stanchion having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a longitudinal axis extending from said first end to said second end, said first end being pivotally affixed to said hinge such that said longitudinal axis of said stanchion can be selectively oriented in (i) a first orientation substantially parallel to said horizontal axis of said transverse member, (ii) a second orientation along a vertical axis substantially perpendicular to said horizontal axis of said transverse member, and (iii) a third orientation along a normal axis substantially perpendicular to said horizontal axis of said transverse ...

Stabilization System

A stabilization system configured to be arranged on a floor comprising a table having generally flat surface having a longitudinal axis for receiving a human body having a first hole, a second hole, and third hole within the flat surface, each hole having a hole shape with a generally vertical inner surface and configured to receive a bolster connector, a bolster comprising a bolster connector ‘having an outer shape corresponding to the hole shape, the bolster connector configured to be reversibly engaged by one of the holes, a generally flat surface generally perpendicular to the table surface when the bolster connector is engaged by one of the holes.

PORTABLE SPINAL MANIPULATION TABLE

Disclosed herein are portable spinal manipulation tables, devices and methods for using same. In one aspect, the portable spinal manipulation table comprises: a body support section, the body support section comprising: at least one body plate having first and second surfaces and first and second ends; at least one body support member rotatably attached to at least one surface of the body plate; and at least one body pad releasably attached to at least one surface of the body plate; a head support section in operable communication with the body support section, the head support section comprising: at least one head plate having first and second surfaces and first and second ends; at least one head support member rotatably attached to at least one surface of the head plate; and at least one head pad releasably attached to at least one surface of the head plate. The device can be configured to go from an expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration to allow for transport and storage. 1. A portable spinal manipulation device , the device comprising: i) at least one body plate having first and second surfaces and first and second ends;', 'ii) at least one body support member rotatably attached to at least one surface of the body plate; and', 'iii) at least one body pad releasably attached to at least one surface of the body plate., 'a) a body support section, the body support section comprising'} i) at least one head plate having first and second surfaces and first and second ends, and rotatably attached to at least one surface of the body support member;', 'ii) at least one head support member rotatably attached to at least one surface of the head plate; and', 'iii) at least one head pad releasably attached to at least one surface of the head plate;, 'b) a head support section in operable communication with the body support section, the head support section comprisingwherein the device is configured to go from an opened or expanded configuration to a collapsed ...

Systems, devices, and methods for position monitoring and motion compensation

A motion compensation system includes a plurality of RF transmitters, a plurality of direction of arrival sensors, and a positioning table which together are usable to compensate for intrafraction motion of a patient during a medical procedure. The positioning table may be a secondary table arranged next to or above a primary table such as a radiotherapy couch, allowing for repositioning of part of patient such as the head and neck relative to a remainder of the body. The motion compensation system employs a direction of arrival sensor that includes rotating antenna elements in a configuration that improves the ease and accuracy of signal processing and analysis to identify the position of an RF transmitter affixed to a patient. The repositioning table has six degrees of freedom and is safe for use in imaging and radiation intensive environments.

KYPHOPLASTY SYSTEM AND METHOD

A kyphoplasty system includes various instruments which can be selectively used in a surgical theater (e.g., during a surgical operation on a patient) or a surgical training environment. The kyphoplasty system can include one or more of a kyphoplasty apparatus, a prone table mat, a connector system, a bone introducer needle, and a biopsy device. The kyphoplasty system may also include a training system for use in the training environment. 1. A patient positioning mat comprising:a body portion configured to support at least a portion of a patient's body in a prone position; and ["a rim portion supporting a patient's head and defining an opening for exposing a patient's face in the prone position; and", 'a support portion configured to provide a space between the rim position and a surface on which the body portion is set., 'a head portion connected to the body portion and including2. The patient positioning mat of claim 1 , wherein the head portion includes:a tube notch provided in the rim portion and configured to route a tube around the patient's head.3. The patient positioning mat of claim 1 , wherein the body portion and the head portion are foldable.4. An introducer needle comprising:a needle having a canal;a hub connected to the needle and providing an interior space being in fluid communication with the canal of the needle; anda valve arranged within the interior space of the hub and configured to prevent a backflow of a fluid from a patient's body.5. A biopsy device comprising:a biopsy needle; anda biopsy gun coupled to the biopsy needle and including a first luer lock connector, the first luer lock connector configured to engage with a second connector provided in a bone introducer needle to releasably secure the biposy gun to the bone introducer needle.6. The biopsy device of claim 5 , wherein the first luer lock connector is a male luer lock connector claim 5 , and the second connector is a female luer lock connector.7. An interventional spinal training ...

SHOULDER HOLD-DOWN AND LOCKING MECHANISM THEREFOR FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL FRAME

A shoulder hold-down is provided for use in securing at least a shoulder of a patient in position relative to a surgical frame. The shoulder hold-down includes a locking mechanism that is adjustable to afford positioning of a shoulder engaging portion for contacting the patient. 1. A locking mechanism , the locking mechanism comprising:an arm portion including a first shaft portion, a second shaft portion, and a first flange portion, the arm portion including a first end, an opposite second end, and a mid-longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, the first shaft portion including a channel extending from at least adjacent the first end to at least adjacent the second end along the mid-longitudinal axis, the channel receiving portions of the second shaft portion therein, the first shaft portion including a first exterior surface, the second shaft portion including a second exterior surface, the first shaft portion adjacent the first end of the arm portion including a first aperture on a first side of the channel, the first shaft portion adjacent the first end of the arm portion including a second aperture on a second side of the channel, and the second shaft portion adjacent the first end of the arm portion including a third aperture;a lever-spring portion having a handle portion, a spring portion, and a collar portion, the handle portion being fixedly attached to spring portion;the spring portion including a first side portion and a second side portion, the first side portion and the second side portion of the spring portion being spaced apart from one another, the first side portion of the spring portion including a fourth aperture and a fifth aperture formed thereon, and the second side portion of the spring portion including a sixth aperture and a seventh aperture formed thereon,the collar portion including a first side portion and a second side portion, the first side portion and the second side portion being spaced apart from one ...

SURGICAL MASK POSITIONING SYSTEM

A positioning system for a surgical mask utilizing an adjustable leg that is positioned on a mirror by way of a series of orifices. The adjustable leg includes a handle rotatably confined by the mirror orifice to raise and lower the surgical mask. 1. A device for positioning a surgical mask directly above a surface , the surgical mask including at least one boss extending from the surgical mask; a. an adjustable support leg, said adjustable support leg comprising:', 'a first threaded element, said first threaded element including a connector fixing said first threaded element to the boss;', 'a second threaded element, said second threaded element adapted for rotatably, threadingly engaging said first threaded element, said second threaded element being extendable from said first threaded element;', 'a rotatable handle, said rotatable handle being fixed to said second threaded element for rotation therewith, said rotatable handle including a body and a protuberance extending away from said fixed second threaded member, said rotatable handle further comprising a connector fixing said second threaded element to said handle.', 'b. a mirror, said mirror being positioned adjacent said adjustable support leg, said mirror including a perimeter, a reflective surface, and an orifice therethrough, placed inward from said perimeter, said protuberance extending into said mirror orifice and being rotatable relative to said mirror, said body of said rotatable handle remaining at or above said reflective surface of said mirror during rotation of said rotatable handle protuberance, said rotation of said rotatable handle causing movement of said second threaded member relative to the surgical mask., 'comprising2. The device of in which said first threaded element comprises a hollow internally threaded element.3. The device of in which said second threaded element comprises an externally threaded element.4. The device of in which said body of said handle comprises a curved outer ...

ADJUSTABLE POSITION LIMB SUPPORT FOR SURGICAL TABLES

A limb holder comprising: 1. A limb holder comprising:a mounting bracket for attachment to a surgical table;a mounting element comprising a spheroidal surface for attachment to said mounting bracket;a clamping assembly for providing a clamping engagement about said spheroidal surface of said mounting element, said clamping assembly comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw, wherein said upper jaw and said lower jaw are biased towards one another so as to provide said clamping engagement about said sphereoidal surface of said mounting element;a limb support element mounted to said clamping assembly via a support rod; anda release mechanism mounted to said support rod and connected to said clamping assembly for selectively releasing said clamping engagement of said clamping assembly about said sphereoidal surface of said mounting element, whereby to allow said limb support element to be repositioned relative to said mounting element and hence repositioned relative to the surgical table.2. A limb holder according to wherein the limb holder is configured to hold the leg of a patient.3. A limb holder according to wherein said limb support element comprises a stirrup boot.4. A limb holder according to wherein the mounting element comprises a semi-ball.5. A limb holder according to wherein said semi-ball is connected to said mounting bracket by a neck.6. A limb holder according to wherein said clamping mechanism comprises a spring for biasing said upper jaw toward said lower jaw claim 1 , whereby to provide said clamping engagement about said sphereoidal surface of said mounting element.7. A limb holder according to wherein said release mechanism comprises a cam mechanism for forcing said lower jaw away from said upper jaw claim 6 , against the bias of said spring claim 6 , whereby to allow said upper jaw and said lower jaw to rotate about said mounting element.8. A limb holder according to wherein said release mechanism comprises an actuating mechanism for actuating said ...

MEDICAL HEAD HOLDER

The present invention relates to a medical head holder, comprising: 2. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein both displacing the first and second frame sections relative to each other and displacing the second engagement member relative to the second frame section alters the distance between the at least two opposing engagement members claim 1 , wherein displacing the first and second frame sections relative to each other in particular effects a coarse adjustment and displacing the second engagement member relative to the second frame section effects a fine adjustment of the distance between the two opposing engagement members.3. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein the second engagement member is free to rotate while being displaced claim 1 , in particular about an axis which is parallel to the displacement direction claim 1 , and wherein the coupling means are configured to block this rotational degree of freedom once the second engagement member has been displaced.4. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein the force applicator is configured to be detached once the second engagement member has been fixed to the second frame section.5. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein the force applicator comprises gripping means which are configured to be gripped by a user in order to displace and/or fix the second engagement member.6. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein the force applicator comprises a coupling which transmits force and/or torque from the force applicator to the coupling means and which allows the force applicator to be separated from the second frame section.7. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein the force applicator comprises a force indicator which indicates the force acting on the patient's head via the engagement members.8. The medical head holder according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting means comprise a translational guide claim 1 , and the ...

DEVICE FOR RELIEVING OR PREVENTING LOWER BACK PAIN

A device for treating or preventing lower back pain that is simpler and less costly than previous similar devices. Among the features of the device are a leg rest height adjustment arrangement that is simple to operate and provides substantially continuous height adjustment, a leg rest folding mechanism that pivotally couples the leg rest to a leg rest support shaft to place the leg rest in operative and storage positions, and a flexible cover that does not substantially change its length during height adjustment. 1. A device for treating or preventing lower back pain comprising:a leg rest;a single shaft that supports the leg rest; anda leg rest folding mechanism that pivotally couples the leg rest to the leg rest support shaft to move the leg rest from an operational position substantially perpendicular to the support shaft to a storage position lying along the support shaft.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the leg rest folding mechanism includes a pin mechanism and a guide track which cooperate to permit the leg rest to slide and pivot relative the leg rest support shaft.3. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the leg rest folding mechanism includes a slide mechanism mounted on the leg rest support shaft claim 2 , wherein the pin mechanism comprises pins that project outwardly from the slide mechanism claim 2 , and are slidably received in the guide track to permit the leg rest to slide toward a front end of the device and to pivot downwardly to the storage position.46-. (canceled)7. A device for treating or preventing lower back pain comprising:a leg rest;a leg rest support assembly including a leg rest support shaft coupled to the leg rest;a drive unit including a drive shaft coupled to the leg rest support assembly for imparting cyclic motion to the leg rest that emulates the motion performed by a physiotherapist;a bellows forming a flexible cover for an upper end of a housing that contains the drive unit; anda leg rest height adjustment mechanism ...

EXAMINATION TABLE OF MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM

This disclosure relates to an examination table of a medical imaging system comprising a tabletop, a table column supporting the tabletop, and a translation system. The translation system, which is configured to at least make the tabletop longitudinally translate with respect to the table column, comprises a guiding part and a driving part, where both the guiding and driving parts may be fully integrated in said table column. 1. An examination table for a medical imaging system , comprising:a tabletop;a table column—supporting said tabletop; anda translation system configured to effectuate a longitudinal translation of said tabletop with respect to said table column, said translation system comprising a guiding part and a driving part,wherein both said guiding part and said driving part are disposed in said table column.2. The examination table according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding part is configured to cooperate directly with at least a lateral edge of said tabletop.3. The examination table according to claim 2 , wherein said guiding part—is configured to cooperate only with one or more lateral edges of said tabletop.4. The examination table according to claim 1 , wherein said driving part is configured to cooperate either only with one or more lateral edges—of said tabletop or only with tabletop flat zones neighboring lateral edges of said tabletop.5. The examination table according to claim 1 , wherein said driving and guiding parts share at least two common rollers.6. The examination table according to claim 5 , wherein said guiding part comprises said common rollers and lateral rails integrated into said table column claim 5 , said common rollers being disposed within said lateral rails.7. The examination table according to claim 5 , wherein said driving part comprises said common rollers and a motor fully integrated in said table column claim 5 , said motor configured to drive rotation of said common rollers.8. The examination table according to claim 5 ...

FIXTURE FOR ARM DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT

A fixture for immobilizing an arm of a patient for insertion of a catheter for coronary investigation and intervention. The fixture comprises a fixture board for insertion under a mattress carrying a patient. The fixture board is provided with a link for attaching an arm holder to the fixture board. The arm holder arranged adjacent an elbow of the patient and comprises an arm support and a belt for attaching the arm to the arm support. In addition, a wrist holder is attached to the arm holder for supporting the wrist. The wrist holder may be sterilized and disposable. An instrument table is connected to said fixture board via a link. The distance between the arm holder and the fixture board may be adjustable. 1. A fixture for being attached to an arm of a patient , comprising:an arm holder arranged adjacent an elbow of the patient and comprising an arm support and a belt for attaching the arm to the arm support;a wrist holder attached to the arm holder for supporting the wrist;whereina link for attaching the arm holder to a fixture board intended to be arranged on a bed board for a patient, wherein the distance between the arm holder and the fixture board is adjustable.2. The fixture according to claim 1 , wherein said link comprises a first swivel joint arranged at said fixture board claim 1 , a second swivel joint arranged at said arm holder and a link arm for connecting said first and second swivel joints.3. The fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the link arm is adjustable.4. The fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between the arm holder and the second swivel joint is adjustable.5. The fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the fixture board comprises a plate intended to be inserted between said bed board and a mattress claim 1 , onto which mattress said patient is arranged.6. The fixture according to claim 1 , wherein said plate comprises a chamfered edge.7. The fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising an instrument ...

OPERATING TABLE

An operating table includes a patient placement table for placing and securing a patient in a required posture; a main body for supporting the patient placement table; engaging pieces for removably coupling the patient placement table to the main body; and a motor for rotating the patient placement table with a head-feet direction of the patient as a rotation axis to hold the patient placement table at any given rotation angle. 1. An operating table for holding a placed patient rotated about a head-feet direction as a rotation axis , the operating table comprising:a patient placement table that places and secures the patient to hold the secured state of the patient also in a state where the patient is rotated such that breasts of the patient droop;a main body that supports the patient placement table;a coupling unit that removably couples the patient placement table to the main body with the patient placed; anda rotation mechanism that rotates the patient placement table about the rotation axis to hold the patient placement table at any given rotation angle, whereinwhile the patient placement table is coupled to the main body using the coupling unit with the patient placed, the patient placement table rotates about the rotation axis by the rotation mechanism and is held at any given rotation angle.2. The operating table according to claim 1 , whereinthe patient placement table includes a mounting member for mounting a securing unit, the securing unit securing a chest of the secured patient.3. (canceled)4. The operating table according to claim 1 , wherein:the patient placement table includes strip-shaped side plates with wide width disposed upright near both right and left end edges of a rectangular bottom plate, andthe bottom plate and/or the side plates partially have a cutout.5. The operating table according to claim 1 , whereineven when the rotation mechanism rotates the patient placement table to have any posture, the coupling unit holds a joined part at which ...

SURGICAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM WITH LOW INTERFERENCE METAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE

In accordance with the invention, a reliable apparatus for guiding an ablation probe to a target location inside a human body is thus provided. The apparatus allows incorporation of a conventional metal operating room table, but further comprises a substantially non-conductive separation structure positioned over the metal operating room table and underneath a horizontally oriented electromagnetic field generator. The resultant structure is adapted to support a human body in the prone or supine position over the operating table. Further support padding may also be provided. The electromagnetic field generator creates an electromagnetic field that extends through the torso of said human body positioned over the electromagnetic field generator. An ultrasound probe and ablation probe interacts with the electromagnetic field to generate positional information that is processed by a computing device to generate a graphic representation of location information on a display device. 1. A system for guiding a medical instrument to a target location inside a human body , the system comprising:a non-conductive separation structure positionable on an operating room table, wherein the non-conductive separation structure comprises a base, a side wall that extends upwardly from the base, the base and side wall together defining a recess, and a cover member pivotably coupled to the side wall and configured to cover the recess when positioned in a closed configuration;an electromagnetic field generator configured to be accommodated within the recess of the non-conductive separation structure, wherein the non-conductive separation structure and electromagnetic field generator are configured to support a human body when disposed between the human body and the operating room table, the electromagnetic field generator configured to generate an electromagnetic field at least in the space above the electromagnetic field generator, whereby the electromagnetic field extends through a torso ...

SPINAL DEFORMITY CORRECTION AND FUSION SURGERY SUPPORTING DEVICE

A spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery supporting device is capable of simplifying the operative procedures of a spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery by an operator to reduce the operative time and lessen the burden on the patient and achieving a more effective correction rate by the spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery. In this supporting device, the waist and the vicinity thereof are pressed from both sides in the left-right direction by a pair of waist pressing bodies, and the chest and the vicinity thereof are pressed from both sides in the left-right direction by a pair of chest pressing body to establish a trunk balance. In this state, the pair of chest pressing bodies and the pair of waist pressing bodies are moved away from each other to apply a tensile load to spinal deformity and a state in which the spinal deformity is corrected so as to approach a correction rate by the spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery can be maintained. As a result, a more effective correction rate is achieved by spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery while simplifying the operative procedures of spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery, shortening the operative time, and lessening the burden on the patient. 1. A spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery supporting device , which is placed on an operating table in an operating room , wherein: correct a spinal deformity of a patient and to hold the patient in the corrected state so as to facilitate spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery;', 'apply to the spinal deformity of the patient under general anesthesia who wears a mask or undergoes endotracheal intubation; and', 'apply immediately before or during the surgery, the supporting device comprising:, 'the supporting device is structured toa pair of chest pressing bodies each of which is structured to be shiftable so as to draw near to and separate from each other in a crosswise direction orthogonal to a cranio-caudal ...

TABLE COLUMN FOR AN OPERATING TABLE HAVING A REINFORCING MECHANISM FOR A CYLINDRICAL GUIDE

A table column () for an operating table, having: 1138. A table column () for an operating table () , having:{'b': '6', 'a column head support ();'}{'b': 7', '6, 'a column head () which is received in the column head support () and is height-adjustable in relation to it;'}{'b': 21', '7', '6, 'a lifting drive () for adjusting the height of the column head () in relation to the column head support (); and'}{'b': 23', '7', '6', '7, 'a cylindrical guide () that connects the column head () to the column head support () and is used to guide the column head () vertically when it is adjusted in height,'}{'b': 23', '24', '26', '23, 'wherein the cylindrical guide () has a longitudinal groove () and two keys () engaging therein in order to secure the cylindrical guide () against rotation around its vertical axis,'}{'b': 26', '27', '28', '24', '28', '26', '24', '23', '24, 'and wherein each key () comprises a main body () and an engagement element () which protrudes along an engagement direction and which engages in the engagement direction in the longitudinal groove (), wherein the engagement elements () of the two keys () are arranged offset to one another transverse to the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal groove (), so that a pre-tension is generated in the cylindrical guide () transversely to the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal groove ().'}2282827. The table column according to claim 1 , wherein the offset of the two engagement elements () consists of at least one of the engagement elements () being arranged eccentrically on its main body ().32827286. The table column according to claim 1 , wherein the offset of the two engagement elements () consists of the main bodies () associated with the engagement elements () being arranged on the column head support () with an offset to one another.428. The table column according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the engagement elements () are wedge-shaped.52624. The table column according to any one of ...

POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR BIOMEDICAL USE

A medical positioning apparatus including a telescopic member extending between first and second ends and having an adjustable length; a support member for receiving an object; a base member securable to a base; a first joint mechanism movably securing the support member to the first end of the telescopic member; a second joint mechanism including a housing with a top portion directly rotationally connected to the second end of the telescopic member, and at least one side portion directly rotationally connected to the base member and movably securing the base member to the second end of the telescopic member, a locking device operatively connected to the first and second joint mechanisms and the telescopic member, the locking device operable between a locked position and a released position; and a lock activation device to unlock the locking device biased in the locked position. 1. A medical positioning apparatus for positioning and holding an object , comprising:a telescopic member extending between a first end and a second end and having an adjustable length;a support member for receiving the object;a base member securable to a base;a first joint mechanism movably securing the support member to the first end of the telescopic member;a second joint mechanism including a housing with a top portion directly rotationally connected to the second end of the telescopic member, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, and at least one side portion directly rotationally connected to the base member and movably securing the base member to the second end of the telescopic member, the first and second joint mechanisms each having at least two rotational degrees of freedom;a locking device operatively connected to the first and second joint mechanisms and the telescopic member, the locking device operable between a locked position in which the support member, the base member, and the telescopic member are lockingly interconnected together and the length of the telescopic ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A PATIENT'S LIMB

A limb support apparatus and corresponding methods for making same are disclosed. The limb support can comprise a shell for supporting a patient's limb during treatment, examination, and/or recovery. The shell can comprise at least one padding configured to protect the patient's limb. The padding can be secured to the shell using one or more mounting structures included in the padding. The mounting structures are configured such that they are received by corresponding mounting openings and/or features in the shell. An interference fit between the mounting structures and mounting openings/features secures the padding against the shell, thereby preventing the padding from inadvertently moving or sliding on the shell. Embodiments disclosed herein eliminate the need for traditionally used fasteners that are often difficult to clean and sterilize, thereby improving the quality of patient care and facilitating cleaning of patient and/or operating rooms. 1. A support structure for holding a patient's limb , the support structure comprising:a shell comprising at least one mounting opening, the shell being configured to at least partially receive and support the patient's limb; anda padding comprising at least one mounting structure configured to be coupled to the at least one mounting opening of the shell and provide an interference fit with the at least one mounting opening that secures the padding to the shell.2. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one mounting structure comprises a base configured to be coupled with an outer surface of the padding and a neck extending substantially orthogonally from the base.3. The support structure of claim 2 , wherein the neck comprises at least one interference ring.4. The support structure of claim 3 , wherein the neck comprises one of a hollow neck and a solid neck.5. The support structure of claim 4 , further comprising an insert configured for positioning in the hollow neck.6. The support structure of claim 1 , ...

SURGICAL ARM POSITIONER WITH STERILE DISPOSABLE SUPPORT

An arm retainer for supporting a patient's aim at a desired position on an articulatable support assembly secured to an operating table. The arm retainer includes a rigid arm tray () provided with a pair of spaced openings () for securement of a disposable arm support liner () to the tray. The UM support liner () is comprised of a sheet of malleable material () with a soft engagement surface () for skin contact with the patient and is provided with a predetermined cut configuration for wrapping the malleable liner () about the patient's arm for retention of the arm therein. The line () has two spaced foldout tabs () aligned with the corresponding tray openings () for securing the liner to the tray () by folding the tabs () through respective of the openings () and thereafter against the bottom side of the tray. 1. An arm retainer for supporting a patient's arm at a desired position on an articulatable support assembly , the arm retainer comprising: a mounting protrusion protruding from a bottom side of the rigid arm tray for connecting the rigid arm tray to the articulatable support assembly, and', 'a pair of spaced openings for securement of a disposable arm support liner to the rigid arm tray; and, 'a rigid arm tray comprising a sheet of malleable material with a soft engagement surface, and', 'two spaced foldout tabs aligned with the pair of spaced openings of the rigid arm tray for securing the disposable arm support liner to the rigid arm tray by folding each of the tabs through a respective one of the pair of spaced openings and thereafter against the bottom side of the rigid arm tray., 'the disposable arm support liner, comprising2. The arm retainer of claim 1 , wherein the arm support liner has a predetermined cut configuration for wrapping or forming the sheet of malleable material of the arm support liner about a patient's arm for retention.3. The arm retainer of claim 1 , wherein the malleable material comprises at least one of aluminum and lead.4. The ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT'S LEGS

A foot holding assembly that includes a boot configured to hold the foot of the patient, a rigid sole coupled to the boot, a pivot arm having a first end rotatably coupled to the sole, a slider block pivotally coupled to a second end of the pivot arm and configured to be slidably mounted to a rail. The slider block includes a segmented body including a pair of longitudinal segments and a lateral segment, and a retainer disposed at an lateral interface of the pair of longitudinal segments and the lateral segment, wherein the retainer is configured to receive a second end of the pivot arm, wherein the pair of longitudinal segments and the lateral segment of the segmented body are each configured to move relative to one another in response to insertion of the second end of the pivot arm into the retainer. 1. A foot holding assembly for securing a foot of a patient during a surgical or diagnostic procedure , the assembly comprising:a boot configured to hold the foot of the patient;a rigid sole coupled to the boot;a pivot arm having a first end rotatably coupled to the sole; a segmented body comprising a pair of longitudinal segments and a lateral segment; and', 'a retainer disposed at an lateral interface of the pair of longitudinal segments and the lateral segment, wherein the retainer is configured to receive a second end of the pivot arm;, 'a slider block pivotally coupled to a second end of the pivot arm and configured to be slidably mounted to a rail, wherein the slider block compriseswherein the pair of longitudinal segments and the lateral segment of the segmented body are each configured to move relative to one another in response to insertion of the second end of the pivot arm into the retainer.2. The foot holding assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pair of longitudinal segments of the slider block are configured to move relative to each other along the lateral interface and orthogonal a central axis of the rail.3. The foot holding assembly of claim 2 , wherein ...

Person support apparatus with tracking features

Systems and processes of controlling a function of a person support apparatus are provided. An example system includes a person support apparatus adapted to support a patient. The person support apparatus comprising a controller adapted to communicatively couple with at least one removable component of the person support apparatus. The controller is adapted to determine the absence or presence of the at least one removable component. In response to the determination, the controller is further adapted to disable at least one movement of the person support apparatus in response to a determination that the at least one removable component is not present or enable the at least one movement in response to a determination that the at least one removable component is present.

UNIVERSAL POSITIONING ROLL

An adjustable positioning roll including a support portion having a support side and a substantially flat base surface, and one or more separately formed base portions, or elevating portions, configured to have a substantially same length and width as the flat base surface, the one or more base portions being detachably coupled to the flat base surface of the support portion. 1. An adjustable surgical positioning roll , comprising:a support portion having a support surface and a substantially flat base surface; andone or more separately formed elevating portions configured to have a substantially same length and width as the flat base surface, the one or more elevating portions being detachably coupled to the flat side of the support portion.2. The adjustable positioning roll of claim 1 , wherein the support surface of the support portion is configured to accommodate an anatomical region of a patient such that pressure from pressure points of the patient are evenly distributed over the support portion.3. The adjustable positioning roll of claim 1 , wherein the support portion and/or elevating portions are formed from a foam material having a coefficient of friction sufficiently high to inhibit slippage therebetween.4. The adjustable positioning roll of claim 1 , wherein the one or more elevating portions are coupled to the support portion in a stack such that a first elevating portion is coupled to the support portion claim 1 , and any additional elevating portions are coupled to an adjacent elevating portion.5. The adjustable positioning roll of claim 4 , wherein the elevating portions are coupled to the support portion and/or one another by an adhesive compound.6. The adjustable positioning roll of claim 5 , wherein the adhesive compound is provided at a plurality of positions proximate corners of the elevating portions.7. The adjustable positioning roll of claim 5 , wherein the adhesive compound is configured in a circular shape on the elevating portions.8. The ...

POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA

An apparatus for supporting the head and neck for airway management and to facilitate the maintenance of a patent airway under anesthesia, for unconscious patients, and for any circumstance requiring a patent airway while the patient is lying on her side. The apparatus includes a head supporting surface, an adjustable neck supporting surface, and two adjustable jaw support arms to protrude the jaw forward and maintain ventilation while the patient is lying on either of his/her sides. 1: A nasal mask which can be used separately , or with an oral mask releasibly attached to the nasal mask through a closable opening on the nasal mask.2: The nasal mask as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the oral mask is engaged with the nasal mask claim 1 , the closable opening allows gases to flow bilaterally between the oral mask and the nasal mask.3: The nasal mask as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the oral mask is combined with and engaged with the nasal mask claim 1 , the combination creates a face mask which can be used for bag-mask ventilation claim 1 , general anesthesia claim 1 , deep sedation or respiratory treatment.4: The nasal mask as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when nasal mask is used by itself claim 1 , the closable opening automatically closes whereupon the nasal mask may be used for nasal Bipap/CPAP claim 1 , ventilation during intubation claim 1 , general anesthesia claim 1 , deep sedation claim 1 , respiratory treatment claim 1 , delivery of oxygen claim 1 , or treatment of obstructed sleep apnea.5: The nasal mask of claim 1 , wherein the closable opening comprises a door claim 1 , and the oral mask includes a connector which when engaged with the nasal mask door claim 1 , pushes the door open.6: A nasal mask claim 1 , or combined nasal mask/oral mask full face mask claim 1 , comprising:a nasal mask body adapted for connection with a supply of breathable gas, preferably oxygen, air, or air anesthetic gas;a cushion secured to said nasal mask body, the body and ...

RADIOTHERAPY BOARD AND COUCH

Provided herein is a radiotherapy breast board and couch for use in radiotherapy treatment of breast cancer patients, which are particularly suitable for treating the patient to the breast/thoracic wall and regional lymph nodes in prone position. The radiotherapy breast board and couch comprises a caudal part for supporting the lower body of the patient and a cranial part with supports for the head and non-treated parts of the upper body. The board or couch further provides an opening allowing for the affected breast of the patient to pass through and an opening allowing for the regional lymph nodes to pass trough as said patient lies in a prone position on said board or couch. This opening allows the use of a variety of beam directions to reach the affected region via short radiological path lengths without passing elements of the breast board or couch. 136-. (canceled)37. A radiotherapy breast couch for supporting a patient in need of breast tumor radiotherapy in prone position , comprising:a longitudinal body supporting member, configured for supporting the non-treated side of the patient's body, including the contralateral breast, comprising an anchorage structure for connecting the support member to a radiotherapy couch, pedestal or robotic arm, and a head support, configured to support the head of the patient;a longitudinal first arm supporting member, configured for supporting the ipsilateral arm of said patient at the side of treatment of the patient, when said ipsilateral arm is held backwards, alongside the body; andoptionally a second arm supporting member attached to the body supporting member or head support, configured to support the arm of the patient at the non-treated side;wherein said first arm support is positioned parallel to the body supporting member extending in the caudal-cranial direction, wherein said first arm support is not connected to said head support, and wherein the body supporting member and the first arm supporting member are ...

Muscle tension relief device and associated methods

Example muscle tension relief devices are provided herein. A muscle tension relief device includes a first base portion extending in a first plane, a second base portion extending in a second plane, and a muscle engagement feature extending generally upwardly. There is a non-zero angle extending between the first plane and the second plane. The device is configured to engage with and relieve tension in a user's iliacus or psoas muscles. The device can transition from a first position resting on the first base portion to a second position resting on the second base portion to cause the muscle engagement feature to change orientation to apply pressure at the proper position on a user's psoas major muscle. The shape of an upper portion of a body of the device and the muscle engagement feature correspond to the shape of a hand, such as that of a physical therapist.

BED-BASED SAFETY PROTOCOL CONTROL

A patient bed is provided in a healthcare facility having a network including a real time locating system (RTLS) and an electronic medical records (EMR) computer. The patient bed includes bed control circuitry that is configured to receive at least one protocol messages from the EMR computer and, in response to the at least one protocol message, enables at least one bed safety protocol in which at least one bed condition is monitored by the bed control circuitry. The bed control circuitry generates an alert in response to the at least one bed condition being in an undesirable state and no caregiver being present in the patient room as determined by the RTLS and communicated to the bed circuitry. The bed control circuitry suspends monitoring the at least one bed condition in response to the RTLS indicating to the bed control circuitry that at least one caregiver is present in the patient room. 1. A patient bed for use in a healthcare facility having a network including a real time locating system (RTLS) and an electronic medical records (EMR) computer , the patient bed comprisinga frame,a graphical user interface (GUI) coupled to the frame, andbed control circuitry coupled to the frame and to the GUI, the bed control circuitry being configured to receive at least one protocol message from the EMR computer and, in response to the at least one protocol message, enable at least one bed safety protocol in which at least one bed condition is monitored by the bed control circuitry, wherein the bed control circuitry generates an alert in response to the at least one bed condition being in an undesirable state and no caregiver being present in the patient room as determined by the RTLS and communicated to the bed control circuitry, wherein the bed control circuitry suspends monitoring the at least one bed condition in response to the RTLS indicating to the bed control circuitry that at least one caregiver is present in the patient room.2. The patient bed of claim 1 , wherein ...

ROTATION LOCKOUT FOR SURGICAL SUPPORT

Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangement of a patient support top for rotation and a rotation lockout assembly for selectively blocking against rotation of the patient support top. 1. A patient support device comprising:a patient support top for providing support to a patient's body,an end support configured to support the patient support top for selective rotation about a rotation axis, anda rotation lockout assembly operable between a locked state to block against free rotation of the patient support top about the rotation axis and unlocked state to permit free rotation of the patient support top about the rotation axis, the rotation lockout assembly including a rotation disk rotatable between locked and unlocked positions corresponding respectively with the locked and unlocked states of the rotation lockout assembly, and a lever arm pinned at one end to the rotation disk for traversing an arced path upon rotation of the rotation disk between locked and unlocked positions.2. The patient support device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation lockout assembly includes a safety latch assembly for blocking against inadvertent rotation of the rotation disk claim 1 , the safety latch assembly including a trigger for deactivation to permit rotation of the rotation disk.3. The patient support device of claim 2 , wherein the safety latch assembly includes a key operable between a latched position engaged with the rotation disk to block rotation and an unlatched position disengaged from the rotation disk to allow rotation.4. The patient support device of claim 3 , wherein the trigger includes an arm having a contact end for operation by a user's hand and an indicator end for communicating with an actuator to operate the lock arm between the latched and unlatched positions.5. The patient support device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation lockout assembly includes a crank handle configured for operation by a user's hand claim 1 , the crank handle ...

PATIENT POSITIONING DEVICE FOR STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY

A device for positioning and immobilizing the head of patient on a treatment table is disclosed. The device comprises a bridge member, a longitudinal arm, and two transverse arms. The bridge member is releasably mounted on the treatment table. The longitudinal arm is pivotably coupled to the upper portion of the bridge member and is arranged to be pivoted from one side of the bridge member to the other side of it, and vice versa, above the patient's head. The transverse arms are releasably secured to the longitudinal arm and are positionable along a portion of the length of the longitudinal arm. Each transverse arm is rotatable about its longitudinal axis and mounts an anatomy engagement component, e.g., a nasion pad or a bite tray, thereon which can be moved into engagement with the patient's head. 1. A device for positioning and immobilizing the head of patient on a treatment table for some type of therapy , said device comprising a bridge member , a first arm , and at least a second arm , said bridge member being arranged to be mounted on the treatment table and having an upper portion extending transversely across the head of the patient , said first arm being an elongated member pivotably coupled to said upper portion of said bridge member and which projects longitudinally and above the patient's head , said first arm being arranged to be pivoted from one side of said upper portion of said bridge member to the other side of said upper portion of said bridge member , and vice versa , whereupon said first arm can be located longitudinally above either side of the patient's head , said second arm being an elongated member releasably secured to said first arm to extend transversely thereto , said second arm being positionable along a portion of the length of said first arm and arranged to mount an anatomy engagement component for engaging a portion of the anatomy of the patient's head.2. The device of wherein said first arm has a first longitudinal axis and said ...

HEAD SUPPORT FOR OPERATING TABLES

The invention relates to a head support () for operating tables, comprising a rotatably mounted first holding element () for surrounding a first side of a patient's head receivable in a receiving area () and an also rotatably mounted second holding element () for surrounding a second side of the head. The two holding elements () are coupled to each other in a coupling area by means of a coupling element () such that when one of the holding elements () is rotated, the coupling element () also rotates the other holding element (). Between the coupling area and the receiving area () a stationarily arranged supporting element () for supporting the head receivable in the receiving area () is provided. 1. A head support for operating tables , comprising a first holding element rotatably mounted about a first axis of rotation for surrounding a first side of a patient's head receivable in a receiving area of the head support ,and a second holding element rotatably mounted about a second axis of rotation for surrounding a second side of the patient's head,wherein the first holding element and the second holding element are coupled to each other in a coupling area by means of at least one coupling element such that when one of the holding elements is rotated, the coupling element also rotates the other holding element, wherein a stationarily arranged supporting element for supporting the head receivable in the receiving area is provided between the coupling area and the receiving area.2. The head support according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting element comprises an arcuate support surface for supporting the back of the head.3. The head support according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting element comprises a padding.4. The head support according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling element comprises at least one cog wheel segment.5. The head support according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling element comprises a first cog wheel segment firmly connected to the first holding ...