A patient transfer device 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 an integrated vapor barrier that can be positioned to at least partially surround the infant when the infant is received on the patient transfer device to reduce evaporative cooling of the infant. The vapor barrier includes a support structure to create a canopy that holds the vapor barrier out of contact with the infant.

A system and method for actuating controlled stimulation of a patient in a confined medical position helps sooth and entertain a patient receiving medical treatment while resting on a support member, like a dental chair. The system provides a support member, and integrates at least one air actuated animated member, such as a mobile or figurine, proximal to the support member, to enable animated motion by the animated member through pressurized air. Pressurized air causes the animated members to articulate in animated, colorful movements. Audio signals are also generated by the animated member in response to the pressurized air. The animated member can be a mobile or a cartoon character with joints, axes, and limbs that move when engaged by pressurized air. The patient or caregiver control distribution of the pressurized air by manipulating a foot valve and an arm valve to control the animated members.

A patient transfer device 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 heart rate sensor positioned to provide a heart rate measurement of the patient when the patient is received on the patient transfer device. The patient heart rate can be displayed on either an integrated display or wirelessly transmitted to an external display device. In this manner, the heart rate of the infant can be continuously monitored during transport.

A head fixation device and method of stabilizing a head of a patient includes a base, one or more clamp members, and an actuator connected with each of the one or more clamp members. The base supports the head of the patient resting thereon. The one or more clamp members extend from the base and each selectively move from an adjustable position to a fixed position in response to movement of the actuators. The one or more clamp members provide the ability to conform to the contour of the patient's head to provide an area of contact for stabilization. The one or more clamp members also provide the ability to provide a point of contact for stabilization with an attached tip on each of the one or more clamp members.

A patient positioning system includes a thoracic bolster assembly and a pelvic bolster assembly, each of which may be comprise of a base having a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion in rotatable connection with the lower portion to adjust the upper portion in a coronal plane. The thoracic bolster assembly may also include a top patient support portion pivotably connected to the base, with a vertical adjustment mechanism in connection with the base and the top patient support portion to allow the top patient support portion to be adjusted vertically relative to the base to adjust kyphosis of a patient.

A system may include at least one baby support surface. A system may include a support structure configured to mate with the incubator and to support the at least one baby support surface at a support level. A system may include the support structure defining at least one opening adjacent the support level and proximate the at least one baby support surface, the at least one opening configured to be proximate the incubator bed when the support structure is mated with the incubator, the at least one opening sufficiently sized for passage of the baby therethrough, wherein the at least one baby support surface is configured to support the baby at a desired support level for procedures.

A surgical universal headrest is disclosed. In one embodiment, a body has two lateral wings slidably coupled to the body. Each lateral wing has an arm moveably secured thereto with a range of proximal-to-distal motion with respect to a medial line of the body. The body, lateral wings, and the arms, in cooperative combination, define a support perimeter of adjustable size having an opening therethrough. The support perimeter of adjustable size accommodates patients ranging from premature infants to adults and the opening accommodates an eye-nose-mouth region of a patient ranging from a premature infant to an adult. A skull pin holder assembly is included.