Prone Positioning Mat with Adjustable Segments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current patient positioning systems fail to comfortably maintain patients in a prone position for extended periods during medical procedures, such as kyphoplasty, which can lead to discomfort and breathing difficulties, and lack portability and ease of storage.
Innovation Solution
A patient positioning system comprising a mat with a body portion and a head portion, featuring adjustable support legs and a removable cover, allowing for flexible configuration and easy storage, to support patients in a prone position with adjustable headrest and leg support for optimal positioning and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional patient positioning systems are used, then patients can be positioned for procedures, but patient comfort and breathing are compromised during extended periods
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is divided into multiple functional segments including a head portion with adjustable headrest, a body portion with positioning elements, and a leg portion. This segmentation allows each section to be independently optimized for comfort and positioning accuracy during extended procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through adjustable headrests that can be positioned at multiple angles, movable positioning elements that can be adjusted during procedures, and adaptable support structures. These dynamic features enable the system to maintain patient comfort and proper positioning throughout extended procedural durations.
2Ease of operation
If traditional positioning systems are used, then patients can be positioned, but portability and storage convenience are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system employs a nested design where the headrest folds into the head portion, positioning elements nest within the body portion, and the leg portion integrates with the overall structure. This nesting approach significantly reduces the system's footprint for storage and enhances portability while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes flexible, thin-material construction for the mat and positioning components, allowing the entire system to be folded and rolled into a compact form. This flexible design maintains structural integrity and positioning accuracy while dramatically improving portability and storage convenience.
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments described herein include a patient positioning system configured to orient a patient comfortably in a prone position for an extended period of time during a medical procedure, such as a kyphoplasty procedure.