Reusable surgical perioperative positioning system
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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;
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; and
a head pad and a foot pad, the head pad comprising a second inset portion and the foot pad comprising a third inset portion.
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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.
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1. A positioning system for use in a perioperative environment, comprising:
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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; 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; and a head pad and a foot pad, the head pad comprising a second inset portion and the foot pad comprising a third inset portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A kit for positioning patients in a perioperative environment, comprising:
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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; and 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. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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