CA2390038A1 - Flexible head support - Google Patents

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CA2390038A1
CA2390038A1 CA002390038A CA2390038A CA2390038A1 CA 2390038 A1 CA2390038 A1 CA 2390038A1 CA 002390038 A CA002390038 A CA 002390038A CA 2390038 A CA2390038 A CA 2390038A CA 2390038 A1 CA2390038 A1 CA 2390038A1
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Paul William Chapman
Simon Edward James Collinge
Anthony George Smith
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/02—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable or loose type
    • A47C20/026—Supports for lying in a prone position
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
    • A61G13/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G13/12—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/065—Rests specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/07—Rests specially adapted therefor for the head or torso, e.g. special back-rests
    • A61G7/072—Rests specially adapted therefor for the head or torso, e.g. special back-rests for the head only
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
    • A61G13/009—Physiotherapeutic tables, beds or platforms; Chiropractic or osteopathic tables
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
    • A61G13/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G13/12—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
    • A61G13/1205—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces for specific parts of the body
    • A61G13/121—Head or neck
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G13/00—Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
    • A61G13/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G13/12—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
    • A61G13/126—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces with specific supporting surface
    • A61G13/1265—Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces with specific supporting surface having inflatable chambers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G2200/00—Information related to the kind of patient or his position
    • A61G2200/30—Specific positions of the patient
    • A61G2200/32—Specific positions of the patient lying
    • A61G2200/325—Specific positions of the patient lying prone
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
    • A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
    • A61M2025/1043—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications
    • A61M2025/1047—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications having centering means, e.g. balloons having an appropriate shape
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M2025/1043—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications
    • A61M2025/1061—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications having separate inflations tubes, e.g. coaxial tubes or tubes otherwise arranged apart from the catheter tube
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
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    • A61M2025/1072—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications having balloons with two or more compartments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
    • A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
    • A61M2025/1043—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications
    • A61M2025/1075—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications having a balloon composed of several layers, e.g. by coating or embedding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
    • A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
    • A61M2025/1043—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications
    • A61M2025/1086—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications having a special balloon surface topography, e.g. pores, protuberances, spikes or grooves

Abstract

A head support apparatus (10) when positioning a person in a prone position comprises a base (199) slidable under a support surface. The base (11) has a central supporting post (12) supporting a frame (16) carrying a head support tray (18). A pressure reducing ring (23) is mounted on the head support tray (18) by straps (24). Contact points along the surface of the pressure reducing ring (23) are protected by a fitted pads (25) designed to improve comfort levels for the user. The pressure reducing ring (23) is clear and comprises a multi-channel air bladder to allow alternating inflating and deflation of the individual chambers to provide pressure relief. The visual and physical access to the users head and facial area is maintained at all times. The structure is self stabilising and can be used with most bed frames, or independently.

Description

FLEXIBLE HEAD SUPPORT
This invention relates to a fully flexible support assembly for the head, to assist with the non-invasive positioning requirements of patients in a clinical setting, in particular for prone positioning.
It is known to have specially shaped cushions/pillows constructed of foam or gel to support the head, such cushions are used primarily in the rehabilitation and physiotherapy fields. Also, prone positioning can be achieved on most types of support surface with the head turned to one side. Known inflatable systems include a head deflate function which improves access around the head by deflating the cells directly underneath the patient independently of the rest of the system. The head drops into the hole created and is then supported using standard pillows.
Head management systems include placing the patient's head between two cushioned side clamps to maintain spinal alignment during periods of rotation.
Similar head support accessories exist in the physiotherapy and operating theatre environments for carrying out ENT, neurosurgical, oral and ophthalmological procedures.
The present invention seeks to make improvements.
It is an object of the present invention to facilitate effective nursing management of the head and face by optimising visual and physical access required for clinical interventions, to provide universal adjustment to support most patient anatomies and to provide an effective pressure reducing/relieving contact surface for the head and face.
Accordingly, the invention provides a head support apparatus when positioning a person in a prone position comprising a base having an upstanding post, the post supporting a head support means, the head support means including a pressure reducing contact surface for supporting a face of a person. Advantageously, the invention combines the anatomical positioning requirements of a head support for a person in a prone position with a pressure reducing/relieving support surface for the head and face.
Preferably, the head support means has a self stabilising base slidable under a support surface. More preferably, the post is adjustable to allow for multiple axis adjustment and additionally, quick release for ease of use and emergencies. Preferably, the head support means is adjustable laterally, to allow for positioning flexibility. Preferably, the pressure reducing contact surface is provided by an inflatable bladders) inflatable and deflatable through predetermined cycle times for pressure relieving. Preferably, the bladder (s) is in the shape of a ring and more preferably is made of clear material to allow nurses and carers to see the head resting upon the bladder.
Overall, the invention provides the detailed anatomical positioning requirements for a head support during proning to optimise visual and physical access to the head/facial area whilst minimising the risks of pressure damage to the patient.
An embodiment of the present invention is described below, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the head support installed on a support surface;
Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the head support system;
Figure 3 is a side view of Figure 2 showing the mounting arrangement of the head support on the base;
Figure 4 is a back view of Figure 3 showing the head support carriage mechanism; and Figure 5 is a plan view of the head support tray.
Referring to Figure 1, the head support assembly 10 is used with the base 11 sliding under a support surface 1 to be used for proning. As shown in Figure 2, the base 11 has a central supporting post 12 incorporating a slide 13, rack 14 and carriage stop 15. As shown in Figure 4, a head support frame 16 is mounted onto the post by a head support carriage 21 engaging the sides of the slide 13 and being locked into position by the carriage stop 15.
The carriage mechanism 21 allows for multiple axis adjustment of the frame 16 and delivers a safe method for quick release in the event of an emergency situation. The slide 13 delivers a smooth method of vertical adjustment.
A head support tray 18 slides onto the two tubes 17 of the head support frame 16 and is locked into position by locking mechanism 19 (see Figure 3). A safety catch 20 prevents the head support tray from being pulled off the ends of the tubes 17. An inflatable pressure reducing ring 23 is mounted on the head support tray 18 by straps 24 with hook and loop fastening means to provide a static or alternating support surface for the user's head.
Contact points along the surface of the pressure reducing ring 23 are protected by fitted pads 25 designed to improve comfort levels for the user. The pressure reducing ring 23 is clear and can comprise a multi channel air bladder to allow for alternating inflation and deflation through specified cycle times of the individual chambers to provide pressure relief, if desired.
The tray 18 and the pressure reducing ring 23 are adjustable to accommodate differing widths and depths of head sizes (see Figure 5) .
The head support assembly can be used with any l0 support surface where the head requires some form of artificial support. The structure is modular and easily dismantled for servicing and cleaning requirements.
The visual and physical access to the users head and facial area is maintained at all times to allow for the safe management of lines and tubing which may be associated with the users clinical condition.
The lightweight construction allows the head support assembly to be used independently for positioning requirements of the head in a range of specialist and non specialist fields. The structure is self stabilising and will work on most bed frames with the dedicated support system, but can also be removed for use independently.

Claims (8)

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1. A head support apparatus when positioning a person in a prone position comprising a base having an upstanding post, the post supporting a head support means, the head support means including a pressure reducing contact surface for supporting the head and face of a person.
2. A head support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the head support apparatus has a self stabilising base slidable under a support surface.
3. A head support apparatus as claimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein the post is adjustable to allow for multiple axis adjustment and additionally, quick release for ease of use.
4. A head support apparatus as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the head support means is adjustable laterally, to allow for positioning flexibility.
5. A head support apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the pressure reducing contact surface is provided by an inflatable bladder(s).
6. A head support apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein the inflatable bladder(s) is in the shape of a ring.
7. A head support apparatus as claimed in claim 5 or 6 wherein the bladder(s) is made of clear material.
8. A head support apparatus as claimed in claims 5 wherein the inflatable bladder(s) comprises chambers alternately inflatable and deflatable through predetermined cycle times.
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