PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE

摘要

An apparatus (10) and method are provided for positioning a patient on a surgical platform (100). The apparatus includes an elongated flexible web (20) and a plurality of extension straps (24) for connecting the apparatus to the surgical (platform 100). Each extension strap includes a connector configured to connect the apparatus to the surgical platform. Adjustment mechanisms (30) allow the length of the extension straps to be adjusted to vary the tension in the web. In accordance with the method, the medical professional selects the desired position and orientation of the patient on the surgical platform and then manipulates the patient into the desired position and orientation. A retention device is connected to one side of a surgical platform (100) and then placed over the patient at the appropriate portion of the patient. A second end of the retention device is connected to a second side of the surgical platform (100). The retention device is then adjusted to increase the tension in the retention device.