Reusable surgical perioperative positioning system

• US 20080052834A1
• Filed: 08/30/2007
• Published: 03/06/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Nova Health Care Systems, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Health Care Positioners, Inc.
• Inventors: Hill, Darrell
• Granted Patent: US 7,849,540 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 5/655.9
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/12 Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces rests for the surgeon A61B90/60; restraining devices A61F5/37
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/121 Head or neck
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/1225 Back
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/1235 Arms
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/1245 Knees, upper or lower legs
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/125 Ankles or feet
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/1255 Shoulders
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2200/32 lying
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2200/322 lateral
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2200/325 prone
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2200/34 sitting
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/065 Rests specially adapted therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/1021 Inflatable cushions

Abstract

A support system including a cushion or pad having a foam core and cover is disclosed. The support system is capable of taking a variety of different shapes and can be adjusted for firmness. The support system may be used during and after surgery and more generally, any time when it is desirable to utilize a sterilizable, adjustable cushion. Additionally, multiple cushions may be used in a variety of combinations at any one time.

Claims

1. A positioning system for use in a perioperative environment, comprising:

at least one positioning cushion;

a table or stretcher pad having a top surface area, a length, a width and a depth;

the table or stretcher pad including a resilient foam pad of a dense foam covered by a substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover having substantially fluid impermeable welded seams; and

the resilient foam pad having an first inset portion that covers less than fifty percent of the top surface area, the inset portion being formed of a softer foam than the dense foam.

2. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inset portion comprises a combination of memory foam and soft foam.

3. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inset portion extends downwardly from the top surface from about fifteen and fifty percent of the depth of the table or stretcher pad.

4. The positioning system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first inset portion extends downwardly from the top surface about twenty five percent of the depth of the table or stretcher pad.

5. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inset portion extends about thirty five percent to about sixty five percent of the length of the table or stretcher pad.

6. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inset portion extends about fifty percent of the length of the table or stretcher pad.

7. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a head pad and a foot pad, the head pad comprising a second inset portion and the foot pad comprising a third inset portion.

8. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the positioning cushion or the table or stretcher pad further comprising a valve operably coupled to the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover whereby gas within the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover can be selectively released.

9. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of a torso of a patient supported on the table or stretcher pad whereby the risk of pressure induced tissue injury is reduced.

10. The positioning system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of a patient'"'"'s torso, the second inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of the patient'"'"'s head and the third inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of the patient'"'"'s feet.

11. The positioning system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a head pad and a foot pad, the head pad comprising a second inset portion and the foot pad comprising a third inset portion;

wherein the first inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of a patient'"'"'s torso, the second inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of the patient'"'"'s head and the third inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of the patient'"'"'s feet

wherein the first inset portion comprises a combination of memory foam and soft foam;

further wherein the first inset portion extends downwardly from the top surface about twenty five percent of the depth of the pad; and

wherein at least one of the positioning cushion or the table or stretcher pad further comprises a valve operably coupled to the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover whereby gas within the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover can be selectively released.

12. A kit for positioning patients in a perioperative environment, comprising:

at least one positioning cushion;

a pad to at least partially support a patient on a horizontal surface, the pad having a top surface area, a length, a width and a depth;

the pad including a resilient foam member of a dense foam enclosed by a substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover; and

the resilient foam member having an first inset portion located to support at least one bony prominence of the patient, the inset portion being formed of a softer foam than the dense foam.

13. The kit as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first inset portion comprises a combination of memory foam and soft foam.

14. The kit as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first inset portion extends downwardly from the top surface from about fifteen and fifty percent of the depth of the pad.

15. The kit as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first inset portion extends downwardly from the top surface about twenty five percent of the depth of the pad.

16. The kit as claimed in claim 12, further comprising a head pad, the head pad comprising a second inset portion located to support bony prominences of the head.

17. The kit as claimed in claim 12, further comprising a foot pad, the foot pad comprising a third inset portion located to support bony prominences of the feet.

18. The kit as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one of the positioning cushion or the pad further comprising a valve operably coupled to the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover whereby gas within the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover can be selectively released.

19. The kit as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of a torso of a patient supported on the pad whereby the risk of pressure induced tissue injury is reduced.

20. The kit as claimed in claim 12, further comprising a head pad and a foot pad, the head pad comprising a second inset portion and the foot pad comprising a third inset portion;

wherein the first inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of a patient'"'"'s torso, the second inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of the patient'"'"'s head and the third inset portion is positioned to support bony prominences of the patient'"'"'s feet

wherein the first inset portion comprises a combination of memory foam and soft foam;

further wherein the first inset portion extends downwardly from the top surface about twenty five percent of the depth of the pad; and

wherein at least one of the positioning cushion or the pad further comprises a valve operably coupled to the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover whereby gas within the substantially fluid impermeable conformable fabric cover can be selectively released.