Support pillow for rectal surgery
US6557197B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical pillow is provided for supporting, cushioning and positioning a patient while in a prone position on an operating table during rectal surgery. The pillow comprises an elongated, self-sustaining, flexible body unit of compressible material having shape return memory. The body unit is provided with an indented upper face defined by a longitudinally extending, centrally located channel and chamfered downwardly inclined patient positioning surfaces on opposite sides of the central channel. Converging, inclined side surfaces of the body unit are configured and strategically located to accommodate the axilla areas of a patient while the patient is supported on the body unit. A removable cover that substantially conforms to the configuration of the body unit is provided in full covering relationship to the body unit.
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