Positioning device for use with a patient under anesthesia and associated methods
US8001970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/437
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides devices for use with a patient under anesthesia and associated methods. Various embodiments of the present invention include a device for establishing and maintaining a patient's head and/or jaw in a particular position, including the sniffing position. Embodiments also include a method for positioning a patient comprising the use of a device of the present invention, wherein the device may substantially maintain a patient in a desired position.
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