Apparatus and method for positioning a patient
US11369535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient positioning system includes an inflatable patient support device and a positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus includes a wedge-shaped body configured to be placed under the support device to support a patient in a desired position and a tail including an elongated piece of material extending from the wedge-shaped body.
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