Surgical pad

Details Surgical pad Surgical pad

1990-01-29

1991-05-14

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

Having safety device

Side guard

5437, 5465, 5468, 5481, 5443, A61G 1300, A47C 2000

Patent

active

050143751

ABSTRACT:
A resilient foam surgical pad is adapted for use with surgery patients supported thereon in a prone position. The patient's abdomen hangs freely in a cavity formed in a torso support block. The reduced pressure on the abdomen lessons the amount of bleeding on the side of the patient opposite the abdomen, particularly during more prolonged surgical procedures. Separate head and leg supporting foam members may be adjusted relative the torso support block to accommodate different patients. A disposable protective covering may be used so that the resilient foam surgical pad may be reused with different patients.

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7 pages of catalog information by Span-America Medical Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5231, Greenville, SC 29601.
Advertisement by Orthopedic Systems Inc., 1987 National Ave., Hayward, CA 9454-1794, for Andrews SST-3000 Spinal Surgery Table and Andrews Spinal Surgery Frame.
Advertisement for Lex-Ton Orthopedics, P.O. Box 2729, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, for the Heffington Lumbar Seat Spinal Surgery Frame.

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