Positioning device and method of use

摘要

A positioning device is described for supporting an infant with myelomeningocele during surgery, transport and pre- and post-operative procedures. The device allows the patient to be expeditiously re-positioned from prone to supine and lateral positions and vice versa before, during and after surgery. The device allows access to the myelomeningocele while the patient is secured in the device.

主权项

1. A portable device for transporting a patient and for use in positioning a patient during a surgical procedure, including pre and post operative surgical procedures, on a dorsal area of a patient comprising: an anterior support, a surgical posterior support, and at least one strap for releasably
connecting the anterior support to the posterior surgical support; wherein the anterior support comprises a base having a facial support area wherein the facial support area comprises an aperture through the base of the anterior support for receiving the facial area of the patient and a body support area on a top surface thereof and that further includes a chest support cushion and a pelvic support cushion; and wherein the surgical posterior support comprises a base with a neck support cushion and with an adjustable dorsal opening therein extending from a top surface to a bottom surface thereof, the adjustable dorsal opening for accessing a dorsal area of a patient during a surgical procedure; wherein the adjustable dorsal opening consists of a plurality of nested removable concentric rings; wherein one or more of the nested removable concentric rings are removed prior to a surgical procedure to define the adjustable dorsal opening; wherein each concentric ring fits substantially tight within the next concentric ring; and wherein the patient is disposed between the anterior support and the posterior surgical support during a surgical procedure.