Title:
POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/210606
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus for supporting the head and neck for airway management and to facilitate the maintenance of a patent airway under anesthesia, for unconscious patients, and for any circumstance requiring a patent airway while the patient is lying on her side. The apparatus includes a head supporting surface, an adjustable neck supporting surface, and two adjustable jaw support arms to protrude the jaw forward and maintain ventilation while the patient is lying on either of his/her sides.
Inventors:
PEDRO MICHAEL J (US)
CATALDO STEVEN H (US)
ELLIS JAMES (US)
HUNT JOHN (US)
KANE DAVID M (US)
REILLY THOMAS (US)
CATALDO STEVEN H (US)
ELLIS JAMES (US)
HUNT JOHN (US)
KANE DAVID M (US)
REILLY THOMAS (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/044934
Publication Date:
October 29, 2015
Filing Date:
June 30, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
REVOLUTIONARY MEDICAL DEVICES INC (US)
International Classes:
A62B18/02; A47B7/00
Foreign References:
| US20120144588A1 | 2012-06-14 | |||
| US5560354A | 1996-10-01 | |||
| US20090133696A1 | 2009-05-28 | |||
| US20060168730A1 | 2006-08-03 | |||
| US6459923B1 | 2002-10-01 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 3013186A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SOLOWAY, Norman, P. et al. (4640 E. Skyline DriveTucson, Arizona, US)
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