CRANIAL POSITION ORIENTATION DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

摘要

A force distribution apparatus and method are presented. Various embodiments of the disclosed apparatus include a plurality of layers configured and oriented to be deployed on a subject in a manner that disperses forces and lowers peak pressures experienced by the subject when resting on a surface, which tends to minimize risks of deformation and local ischemia. An innovative combination of novel construction methods, material selections, and sensors produce an apparatus that possesses an inherent three-dimensional shape despite being built from essentially flat components, while also retaining an ability to effectively distribute forces and reduce pressures. Further embodiments of the disclosed apparatus are adapted to detect and monitor motion and position of the subject, providing retrospective or real-time data for caregivers.

主权项

1. A cranial support comprising:
a concave occipital cup portion and a head strap portion contiguously oriented with said occipital cup portion, said occipital cup portion and said head strap portion further comprising a patient oriented face and an environmental oriented face, said head strap portion adapted to fit around a forehead of an infant whereby said occipital cup portion is sized and shaped to accommodate a posterior aspect of a head of said infant; and a position detecting sensor oriented within said cranial support between said patient oriented face and said environmental oriented face, said position detecting sensor in data communication with a processing unit 302; wherein said patient oriented face further comprises a material having hypoallergenic, biocompatible, non-irritating properties.