Surgical positioning device

Details Surgical positioning device Surgical positioning device

1998-07-28

1999-05-25

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Body rests, supports or positioners for therapeutic purpose

128846, 5713, A61G 1500

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059062053

ABSTRACT:
A surgical positioning device for supporting the body of a patient in a selected lateral position comprises a bag made of flexible, air-impermeable material filled with a charge of elastically deformable expanded polystyrene beads, and includes a valve for evacuating air from the bag such that the bag forms a rigid structure to support the patient's body in the selected position. An inflatable pillow is attached to the upper edges of the bag at the center thereof such that when inflated, the pillow supports the patient's axilla and eliminates pressure, thereby to prevent injury to the patient's brachial plexus.

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