Title:
METHOD, APPARATUS AND KIT FOR SECURING PATIENT ONTO OPERATING TABLE IN TRENDELENBURG POSITION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/106426
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in the Trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient.
Inventors:
PIGAZZI ALESSIO (US)
KEILAR GLENN (US)
KEILAR GLENN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/020824
Publication Date:
December 04, 2014
Filing Date:
January 09, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PIGAZZI ALESSIO (US)
KEILAR GLENN (US)
KEILAR GLENN (US)
International Classes:
A61G13/12
Foreign References:
| US20100212087A1 | 2010-08-26 | |||
| US7676862B2 | 2010-03-16 | |||
| US7849540B2 | 2010-12-14 | |||
| US5784734A | 1998-07-28 | |||
| US20090025150A1 | 2009-01-29 | |||
| US20080010751A1 | 2008-01-17 | |||
| US20060112490A1 | 2006-06-01 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2802305A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LJUNGMAN, Nils, H. (P.O. Box 130Greenburg, PA, US)
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