Body positioner

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1979-04-09

1984-11-13

Watson, Robert C.

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044821387

ABSTRACT:
Body positioning apparatus for aiding the support of a joint of a patient is illustrated wherein a foam block carries a pressure receiving foam element. Such apparatus is useful for positioning the body of a patient during open heart surgery and the like in a pair of spaced leg supports each having a leg support surface which includes resilient thigh and calf support surfaces having a sloping contour for positioning the leg in a rotated position affording access thereto for vein removal. The foam block and pressure receiving foam element may be used separately or with other positioning apparatus.

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patent: 3263806 (1966-08-01), Ring
patent: 3309893 (1967-03-01), Heffler et al.
patent: 4185813 (1980-01-01), Spann

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