Medical and surgical apparatus for cleaning, applying an antifog solution to, and warming a surgical scope during a surgical procedure; medical kit for a surgical scope including a scope-cleaning medical apparatus, trocar cleaning swab, and antifog solution
Foam positioning and warming pad for an operating room table to assist in maintaining patients in position during surgery; foam positioning and warming pad for an operating room table being able to hold patients on the operating room table and to assist in maintaining patients in a position on the operating room table; electric warming pad for an operating room table
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Patient Support Device for Positioning During a Surgical Procedure and Lateral Patient Transfer
A patient support device for positioning a patient on an operating table during a surgical procedure and for lateral patient transfer includes a viscoelastic foam body having a substantially flat first surface configured to be in contact with the patient, an opposing substantially flat second surface, and a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The patient support device also includes an inflatable enclosure connected to the second surface of the body that defines an inflatable cavity configured to receive a pressurized gas. The enclosure includes a plurality of perforations extending through a portion of the enclosure positioned to allow the pressurized gas to pass from the cavity through the plurality of perforations toward the operating table.
A patient support device for positioning a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure includes a pad including a biodegradable viscoelastic foam material. The pad includes a substantially flat first surface configured to be in contact with the patient, an opposing substantially flat second surface configured to contact the medical procedure table for holding the patient support device in position against the medical procedure table, and a peripheral edge extending therebetween. A method for positioning a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure is also provided. The method includes: positioning a patient support device on a tiltable medical procedure table, such that the second surface of the pad contacts a surface of the medical procedure table; positioning a torso of the patient on the first surface of the pad; and tilting the medical procedure table.
A patient support device for positioning a patient on an operating table during a surgical procedure and for lateral patient transfer includes a viscoelastic foam body having a substantially flat first surface configured to be in contact with the patient, an opposing substantially flat second surface, and a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The patient support device also includes an inflatable enclosure connected to the second surface of the body that defines an inflatable cavity configured to receive a pressurized gas. The enclosure includes a plurality of perforations extending through a portion of the enclosure positioned to allow the pressurized gas to pass from the cavity through the plurality of perforations toward the operating table.
Method of reducing surgeon fatigue during an operation while reducing collection of fluids from the operation on the floor of the operating room by absorbing fluids leaking onto the floor of the operating room and apparatus therefor
A method of reducing surgeon fatigue during an operation while reducing collection of fluids from the operation on the floor of the operating room by absorbing fluids leaking onto the floor of the operating room and apparatus therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; pad for an operating table which is configured to provide a substantial air flow about a portion of a patient's body which is in contact with the pad; open cell foam pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; open cell foam pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; open cell viscoelastic foam pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; open cell viscoelastic foam pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; viscoelastic pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; viscoelastic pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; memory pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; memory pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; pad for an operating table to assist in maintaining patients in a position on an operating table; pad for an operating table which is inclinable both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously to assist in maintaining patients in a position on an operating table; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table and to assist in maintaining patients in a position on an operating table; pad for an operating table which is inclinable both lengthwise and sideways to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position
Pad for an operating table to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad for an operating table which inclines both lengthwise and sideways to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad for an operating table which inclines both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table and to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position
pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; pad for an operating table which is configured to provide a substantial air flow about a portion of a patient's body which is in contact with the pad; open cell foam pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; open cell foam pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; open cell viscoelastic foam pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; open cell viscoelastic foam pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; viscoelastic pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; viscoelastic pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; memory pad, namely, foam positioning pads for medical use; memory pad for an operating table which is configured to minimize injury during a cardiac operation; pad for an operating table to assist in maintaining patients in a position on an operating table; pad for an operating table which is inclinable both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously to assist in maintaining patients in a position on an operating table; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table and to assist in maintaining patients in a position on an operating table; pad for an operating table which is inclinable both lengthwise and sideways to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position
A single-use patient positioning and warming pad configured to be placed between a patient and an operating table during a surgical procedure is provided. The pad includes a viscoelastic foam body having a top portion and a bottom portion; a heating element at least partially disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion of the foam body; and an electrical connector having a proximal end portion enclosed within the foam body connected to the heating element and a distal end portion extending from the foam body, configured to directly or indirectly connect to a power source and/or control unit for the heating element. Optionally, the foam body is formed from a foam material having sufficient viscosity and resiliency to maintain positioning of the patient relative to the operating table during surgical procedures in which the operating table is moved to an inclined position.
A61F 7/00 - Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
A61F 7/08 - Warming pads, pans or matsHot-water bottles
A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted thereforArrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A single-use patient positioning and warming pad configured to be placed between a patient and an operating table during a surgical procedure is provided. The pad includes a viscoelastic foam body having a top portion and a bottom portion; a heating element at least partially disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion of the foam body; and an electrical connector having a proximal end portion enclosed within the foam body connected to the heating element and a distal end portion extending from the foam body, configured to directly or indirectly connect to a power source and/or control unit for the heating element. Optionally, the foam body is formed from a foam material having sufficient viscosity and resiliency to maintain positioning of the patient relative to the operating table during surgical procedures in which the operating table is moved to an inclined position.
A patient protection system and method for using the same includes a face mask structure configured to protect the head of a patient during surgical procedures. The face mask structure includes a foam body having an exterior surface and an interior surface configured to be oriented towards the patient's face to cover the patient's face during the surgical procedure; and at least one foam pad positioned on the interior surface of the face mask structure and configured to contact the patient's face during the surgical procedure. The face mask structure and the at least one foam pad are manufactured from different types of foam.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 90/18 - Retaining sheets, e.g. immobilising masks
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Robotic patient protection system comprising a head mask structure, configured to protect the head of a patient, for use in robotic surgical procedures
A robotic patient protection system and method including a head mask structure, configured to protect the head of a patient, for use in robotic surgical procedures.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
Pad for an operating table to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad for an operating table which inclines both lengthwise and sideways to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad for an operating table which inclines both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table and to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position; pad, for an operating table, being able to hold a patient on the operating table, which operating table inclines both lengthwise and sideways simultaneously, and being able to assist in maintaining patients in a Trendelenburg position
