Surgical support cushion apparatus and method

Details Surgical support cushion apparatus and method Surgical support cushion apparatus and method

1996-10-17

2000-05-23

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

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

5652, 56553, A61G 1312

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060651660

ABSTRACT:
A support cushion for a person in a lateral decubitus position, comprising a base, two lateral structural supports, and a central concavity, said lateral supports being sufficiently stiff to resist rolling of the person, said central concavity distributing a weight of the person. The support may be adapted for supporting the human flank above a surface, relieving pressure on an upper arm, and having comprising a structural bladder and a support cushion. The support cushion may be employed to limit a pressure on an upper arm and to maintain a patient in the lateral decubitus position during a surgical procedure.

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