| 摘要 |
<p>A facial support mask (10) supports the face of a patient in the prone position during surgical procedures in spaced relation above a support surface. The mask has a plurality of transversely spaced longitudinal crescent arms (14); at least one cross-strut (12) interconnected with the longitudinal crescent arms; an inflatable chamber (16) attached to the crescent arms and adapted to contact the patient's forehead and sides of his face; securement strap for securing the mask to the patient's face. The mask may also include an integral secretion collection dish. The method includes: anesthetizing the patient; placing the mask on the patient's face such that no part of the mask contacts the patient's eyes, nose or lips; securing the mask to the patient's face; rolling the patient onto the prone position; adjusting the inflation of the chamber; adjusting the patient's head orientation; and draining any patient secretions.</p> |
