PRONE POSITIONING THERAPEUTIC BED

A prone positioning therapeutic bed (10) comprises a base frame (16) and a patient support platform (20) rotatably mounted on the base frame (16) for rotational movement about a longitudinal rotational axis and a drive system for rotating the patient support platform on the base frame. A special hea...

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Main Authors NIEDERKROM, CHRIS T, KRYWICZANIN, WLADYSLAW H, BARTLETT, ALAN L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.03.2005
Subjects
CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY
FUNERAL DEVICES
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS
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Summary:A prone positioning therapeutic bed (10) comprises a base frame (16) and a patient support platform (20) rotatably mounted on the base frame (16) for rotational movement about a longitudinal rotational axis and a drive system for rotating the patient support platform on the base frame. A special head restraint apparatus (50) maintains proper patient alignment during rotation. A weight monitoring system monitors a patient's weight over time. A touch screen user interface provides a programmable therapy settings and displays statistics about past treatment. Circuitry is provided to minimise the risk that the failure of any single device or software program could endanger a patient. A "CPR" button is provided to arrest any program of therapy and return the patient support platform to a supine position.
Bibliography:Application Number: HK20040108495