Multimodality Medical Procedure Mattress-Based Device

Abstract

A mattress system is provided that is optimized for the hospital setting and includes a guiderail system that accepts a variety of accessories for attachment thereto. The guiderail system may have integrated data lines, power lines, gas lines, and/or fluid lines. Also provided are radioabsorbant shields, trays and other components designed for optimal use with the mattress system.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 008,495 filed Dec. 5, 2014 entitled A Multimodality Medical Procedure Mattress-Based Device, and to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 240,409 filed Oct. 12, 2015 entitled Radioabsorbent Assemblies, both of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present application relates generally to the use of devices during medical procedures (e.g. heart catheterization, surgery, medical imaging) in which a patient lies on a surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Patient tables are used in a wide variety of settings for medical procedures and for patient transport. In most or all of these procedures, the patients lie upon a mattress that rests atop the patient table and typically consists of a soft pad that is contained within a flexible cover. While on the mattress, the patient is often connected to any one of a numb...

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Benefits of technology

[0148]Another means to sterilize the surface of patient mattresses is the application of intense heat for a short period of time, similar to Pasteurization of dairy products. In this invention, the surface of the mattress is loaded with resistive heating wires located close to each other. With the application of current through the wires, the mattress surface heat rapidly. When on or more thermistors located within the mattress reach a pre-specified temperature, the current is reduced or interrupted. As an alternative, a combination of temperature and time coul

Problems solved by technology

While providing some modicum of patient comfort, this mattress is not designed with any additional features to provide value to the patient or clinician.

This results in a confusing array of cables, tubes, power sources, gas sources (such as oxygen), and displays.

All of these require attachment to the patient or travel with the patient, creating a complex web of devices around and connected to the patient.

These connections are prone to inadvertent mis-application and disconnection.

Moreover, the need for a battery power supply in some devices increases weight and creates a need for recharging of multiple devices.

That impedes patient transfer to a bed and often leaves the patient unmonitored while electrodes are reattached.

While helpful for evacuation of patients, these products do not support ancillary medical equipment such as pumps, monitoring devices, or radiation shielding.

This device obviously could not be easily transported or used for x-ray imaging.

These cables often become entangled and there is always a risk that leads are inappropriately managed or connected to the patient.

Challenges with cable management can lead to procedural delays, entanglement with other devices, and potential patient misdiagnosis.

One problem with this method of attaching medical equipment to tables is that the table is usually fixed to a rigid structure such as an x-ray unit, stretcher, or large bed.

In addition, many of the devices attached to the rails require electrical power, connections to other devices, or pressurized gas.

This creates a clutter of wires and tubes around the bed and also may impede efficient patient transfer from one area to another.

This can be a difficult maneuver to insert the board, and the rigid board directly beneath the back and shoulders of the patient may be uncomfortable.

The disadvantage is that the support devices must themselves be secured to the arm board.

A number of devices have been developed to support the left arm in this position, but none have integrated x-ray shielding.

In addition to the discomfort to the patient, there is risk during radiographic procedures to the physician and cath lab staff due to radiation exp

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