Apparatus and method to position a patient for airway...

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...

For head or neck

C005S645000, C005S654000, C005S655300

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001636

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for properly positioning a patient to allow rapid and effective endotracheal intubation during an anesthetic induction is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of inflatable sections for supporting the patient's head and upper back, where the inflatable sections are independently inflatable and deflatable with respect to one another so that the patient's ear and sternum can be aligned in the same horizontal plane. The apparatus also includes an anchoring means that is attached to at least one of the plurality of inflatable sections for anchoring the apparatus in place. An air system connected to the plurality of inflatable sections and including separate connections to the individual inflatable sections operates to provide air to the apparatus. The apparatus optionally includes an independently inflatable cylinder in the anchoring means that is used in pregnant patients.

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