Disposable Patient Positioning Web with Adjustable Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for positioning and restraining patients during surgical procedures, such as laparoscopic or robotic surgery, are cumbersome and prone to contamination, as they rely on tape that requires frequent repositioning and can cause skin irritation, while also leaving residue that attracts dirt and contaminants.
Innovation Solution
A patient positioning system comprising an elongated flexible web with adjustable extension straps and a disposable patient engagement element that molds to the patient's contour, allowing for secure positioning and easy reorientation without the need for tape, while minimizing cross-contamination risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If tape is used to restrain the patient, then the patient can be held in place during the procedure, but the tape residue attracts dirt and contaminants and causes skin irritation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a disposable foam pad with integrated straps that is discarded after each procedure, eliminating the need for reusable tape that leaves residue. The foam pad is designed to be single-use, preventing cross-contamination between patients while maintaining effective positioning during the procedure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the harmful tape element from the positioning system and replaces it with a foam pad that conforms to the patient's body. The foam pad is secured with straps that can be detached, removing the residue problem associated with tape while maintaining positioning stability.
2Reliability
If tape is used to hold the patient in place, then the patient remains restrained, but repositioning requires untaping, repositioning and re-taping which is cumbersome and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system uses adjustable straps with quick-release buckles that allow the foam pad to be easily removed and repositioned. The straps can be quickly loosened to release the patient from the foam pad, enabling rapid repositioning without the time-consuming process of removing and reapplying tape.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system is divided into separate components: a removable foam pad and adjustable straps. This segmentation allows the foam pad to be quickly detached from the straps, enabling rapid repositioning of the patient without the need to remove and reapply a continuous tape system.
3Reliability
If tape is used for patient positioning, then the patient can be restrained, but the tape must be varied in amount to accommodate patients of different size
Solution Approach 1:
The straps are designed with adjustable lengths through quick-release buckles that allow the operator to modify the strap configuration to fit patients of different sizes. This dynamic adjustability provides versatility across different patient populations while maintaining secure positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The foam pad and strap combination provides a universal positioning solution that can accommodate patients of various sizes. The adjustable straps work with the foam pad to provide appropriate restraint for different body types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized positioning systems.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method are provided for positioning a patient on a surgical platform. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible web and a plurality of extension straps for connecting the apparatus to the surgical platform. Each extension strap includes a connector configured for connecting the apparatus to the platform. Adjustment mechanisms allow the extension straps to be adjusted to vary the tension in the web. The medical professional selects the desired position and orientation of the patient on the surgical platform and manipulates the patient into the desired position and orientation. A retention device is connected to a surgical platform and placed over the patient at the appropriate portion of the patient. A second end of the retention device is connected to a second side of the surgical platform. The retention device is then adjusted to increase the tension in the retention device.