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Advanced infant reflux wedge for infant

a reflux wedge and advanced technology, applied in the field of support devices, can solve the problems of increased infant mortality, infants are susceptible to gerd, and suffer from its effects, and achieve the effect of encouraging protraction of the shoulders

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-15
CR ENTERPRISES +1
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"The present invention is a reflux wedge designed to support infants in a prone position. The wedge has a torso support section and a head support section for the infant's head. The torso support section is located on the top side of the wedge and has a flat incline to support the infant's torso. The head support section is curvilinear and located on the top side of the wedge. The wedge also has an arch on the top side that runs down a longitudinally aligned midline to support the prone infant and encourage protraction of the shoulders. The opposite side of the wedge has a shallow concave hollow or crater where an infant can be positioned in a supine position. The wedge can rock and provide vestibular input to the infant. The technical effects of this invention include improved support for infants in a prone position and improved vestibular input."

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This acid can irritate or even damage the delicate lining on the inside of the esophagus.
The usual symptom is heartburn, which is an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone.
In some individuals this reflux is frequent enough to cause more significant problems, resulting in GERD.
Infants are susceptible to GERD and suffer tremendously from its effects.
It has been found that laying infants on their stomachs results in a higher incidence of infant deaths.
In any event, laying an infant on either his back or stomach results in some very significant musculoskeletal problems associated with prolonged use of the elevated mattress.
However, because of the prolonged use of the elevated mattress, the infant is not able to protract (move forward) his shoulders.
The lack of an ability for the infant to protract his shoulders is detrimental to the musculoskeletal development of the infant.

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[0016] Preferred embodiments of the invention are now described below with reference to various examples of how the invention can best be made and used. Like reference numerals are used throughout the description and several views of the drawings to indicate like or corresponding parts.

[0017] Referring now to FIG. 1, a side view of an infant reflux wedge 10 is illustrated. The reflux wedge 10 includes a head support region 12 and a torso support region 14 located on a top side 16. In the preferred embodiment, the reflux wedge is dimensioned with a bottom end section 18 having a height A of between one and two inches. On an opposite head end section 20, the head reaches a height B of approximately 12 inches. Approximately halfway down the height B is optionally provided a horizontal cut 22 running the width of the wedge. Preferably, the horizontal cut has a length or depth of approximately 12 inches.

[0018] The head support region 12 is curvilinear-shaped starting at distance C of a...

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Abstract

A reflux wedge for supporting an infant suffering from acid reflux is disclosed. The reflux wedge includes a wedge-shaped main body having a top side and a bottom side. In addition the reflux wedge includes a torso support section providing a substantially flat incline of approximately 25 to 45 degrees to receive and support the torso of the infant in a prone position. The torso support section is located on the top side of the wedge-shaped main body. The reflux wedge also includes a head support section adjoining the torso support section for receiving and supporting the head of the infant. An arch runs down a longitudinally aligned midline on the top side for receiving and supporting the infant and encouraging protraction of the shoulders. A crater is optionally located on the bottom side for receiving an infant in a supine position.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Technical Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to support devices, and more particularly, to a device for supporting and elevating a recumbent infant. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also know as GERD, is a common ailment which involves a back flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. This acid can irritate or even damage the delicate lining on the inside of the esophagus. The usual symptom is heartburn, which is an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone. In some individuals this reflux is frequent enough to cause more significant problems, resulting in GERD. Thus, GERD is a clinical condition that occurs when reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus is severe enough to impact the patient's life and / or damage the esophagus. Infants are susceptible to GERD and suffer tremendously from its effects. [0005] Standard protocol for alleviating the symptoms of GERD for ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C20/00A47C27/00A61G7/065
CPCA61G7/065A47D13/08
Inventor ELKIN, ROBYNNE R.TROOP, CRAIG
Owner CR ENTERPRISES
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