Patent classifications
A61F5/3723
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A bedsheet restraint system is provided to securely hold a person in place. The restraint system restrains body parts such as limbs, wrists, ankles, torso, elbows and knees to a bedsheet carried by a bed. Body parts are slidably placed through and held in place by the restraining sleeves until desired to be removed.
INFANT STABILIZATION AND IMMOBILIZATION APPARATUS
An immobilization apparatus that includes a base configured to support an infant laying the supine position; one or more straps affixed to the base; a locking mechanism for connecting the one or more straps across an infant's torso; and a fastener means for connecting strap segments to releasably secure an infant's extremities.
Wearable armrest apparatuses
This disclosure relates to wearable armrest apparatuses and methods of using the same. The wearable armrest apparatuses are adapted to be worn around individuals' waists or torsos, and they include armrest structures that can support the individuals' elbows and/or forearms. The wearable armrest apparatuses are able to support the individuals' elbows and/or forearms when performing various types of tasks, including tasks that are performed in standing positions or which require mobility. The wearable armrest apparatuses can be arranged in an ergonomic design that reduces strain on shoulder, neck, and back regions in a more effective manner compared to traditional armrests that are incorporated into seating assemblies. Other embodiments are disclosed herein as well.
ARM SUPPORT
An arm support for use in a medical procedure, comprises an arm support strap and a hand support. The arm support strap comprises a first end that is configured to pass around the arm of a patient and secure to a region of the arm support strap, a support region for supporting an arm of the patient, and a second end configured to pass across the torso of the patient to be secured so as to support the arm securely against a side of the torso in a position substantially co-planar with the torso. The hand support comprises a first region adapted to secure the hand support to the arm support strap, and a second region adapted to engage with a hand of the patient for securing an associated forearm of the patient in a supinated, externally rotated position. The support is for use in radial access procedures, securing the patient's wrist in a dorsiflexed position.
Infant stabilizing and immobilization apparatus
An immobilization apparatus that includes a base configured to support an infant laying the supine position; one or more straps affixed to the base; a locking mechanism for connecting the one or more straps across an infant's torso; and a fastener means for connecting strap segments to releasably secure an infant's extremities.
AN ARM IMMOBILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR WEARING THE APPARATUS
An arm immobilization apparatus (800) is disclosed, which comprises a main body (802) arranged to be of a substantially oblong shape; and a location strap (804) having first and second ends (806a, 806b), wherein the first end is arranged to be coupled to a long edge of the main body, and the second end is coupled to first and second short edges (808a, 808b) of the main body. Corresponding methods for wearing the arm immobilization apparatus are also disclosed.
METHOD FOR FASTENING AN ORTHOSIS, AND ORTHOSIS
The invention relates to a method for fastening an orthesis to an upper arm, the orthosis comprising a dimensionally stable shell (2) with a ventral tab (6) and a dorsal tab (8), wherein the ventral tab (6) and the dorsal tab (8) are or can be connected by means of a tensioning element, the method comprising the following steps: applying the dimensionally stable shell (2) to an upper arm and tensioning the tensioning element so that a tensile force is exerted on the ventral tab (6) and the dorsal tab (8), said force acting in the proximal direction.
ELASTIC BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE
Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes.
A BIB WITH POUCH
The invention relates to a bib useful for securing a wearer's hands and/or arms, the bib comprising a first outer-facing panel, a second body-facing panel, first securing means provided in or adjacent the second body-facing panel and adapted in use to secure the hands and/or arms of a wearer, and second securing means adapted in use to secure the bib to the wearer, the arrangement being such that in use the wearer's hands and/or arms are secured substantially within or by the first securing means at the front of the wearer's body.
Safe mobility for patients
Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: detecting, by machine logic, an event in a patient environment, wherein the event includes a body part of a patient moving to a location within a threshold distance of a point of interest, the point of interest being a location in the patient environment which if subject to contact by the body part poses risk to the patient; determining, by machine logic, one or more action to perform to control movement of the body part in response to the detecting the event in the patient environment; performing the one or more action to control movement of the body part in response to the detecting the event in the patient environment.