Abdominal restraint for medical procedures

Details Abdominal restraint for medical procedures Abdominal restraint for medical procedures

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body rests, supports or positioners for therapeutic purpose

Reexamination Certificate

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07938121

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an abdominal restraint for use in medical and surgical procedures that is specially adapted for restraining an abdominal pannus and exposing the groin area of a patient. The abdominal restraint of the present invention includes a base member and a support member that is selectively attachable to the base member. Alternatively, the abdominal restraint of the present invention includes a lateral member that is selectively attachable to at least one longitudinal member, which in turn may be attached to an operating or examining table. In its various embodiments, the present invention discloses a number of designs for the safe and efficient restraint of an abdominal pannus.

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