Infant patient transfer device

Abstract

The invention relates to a patient transfer device which is utilized to transport infant patients between locations within a hospital environment. The patient transfer device includes a center support section and a pair of side sections that can be moved into contact with each other to surround the infant patient. The first and second side sections each include a handle that can be brought into close proximity to each other and can be grasped by a single hand of a clinician. The patient transfer device includes a stiffening device that is positioned within the center section to provide support for the infant patient during transport. A hold down device is included on one or both of the first and second side sections to securely hold tubes and wires connected to the infant patient during transport of the infant patient.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to devices for moving infant patients. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to infant transfer devices (slings) that can be used to support an infant patient during movement while providing minimal patient irritation and required patient support. Background technique [0002] Currently, the standard procedure for a nurse or other attending physician to transfer an infant patient from an incubator or bed is to carefully slide a hand (or hands) under the infant patient and manually lift the patient. When a nurse makes physical contact with an infant patient, the patient is often irritated which, in high risk patients, can introduce unwanted stress to the infant patient. Additionally, when a nurse lifts an infant patient, there is an increased risk of the nurse obstructing one or more of the multiple lines (IV, EKG catheter, ET tube, etc.) connected to the patient. The possibility of obstructing or d...

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Problems solved by technology

Additionally, when a nurse lifts an infant patient, there is an increased risk of the nurse obstructing one or more of the multiple lines (IV, EKG catheter, ET tube, etc.) connected to the patient

The possibility of obstructing or disconnecting the tubes connected to the infant patient can increase the risk to the infant patient during the lifting procedure

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