Patient positioning
US12070429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/325
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A proning device includes a conformable structure that adapts to the shape of a subject, surrounded by a shell that imparts a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape to an exterior of the device to facilitate rotation of the subject within the device when the device is wrapped around the subject. A low-friction interface may also be provided to further facilitate rotation of the subject. The device advantageously reduces staffing needs for proning a subject while facilitating extended proning and periodic re-orientation of the subject. Also disclosed herein are methods for making and using such a proning device.
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