Pressure Reducing Gel Pads
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Innovative Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTUFFease Pressure Reducing Gel Pads provide long-lasting tenderness to the patient. These pads offer a full ½-inch of specially formulated gel, enveloped in a significantly thicker, puncture-resistant covering that's latex free and contains no plasticizers. The TUFFease pads can help prevent pressure wounds and ulcers during surgical procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsSupport Device for Trendelenburg Positioning
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe TrenStop Patient Trendelenburg Restraint prevents the threat of compression of subclavian vessels and the brachial plexus. This advanced patient support device provides the highest level of patient safety as it virtually eliminates the funneling effect with a combination of padded self-adjusting, locking shoulder supports and a unique cervical notch pad that supports the cervical spine.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsMulti Purpose Patient Handling Straps
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Liko Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Multi-Strap product line is a series of innovative multi-purpose handling straps designed to assist caregivers with a variety of patient care tasks. The new product line consists of a highly functional set of aids designed to significantly reduce often-overlooked repetitive daily physical tasks incurred by healthcare caregivers including lifting limbs, turning patients, and holding patients in side-lying while simultaneously providing better patient care.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsPneumatic Surgical Patient Positioners
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Ethox International, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe unique P3 line of pneumatic surgical patient positioners introduces a patented displacement technology for patient positioning. The pneumatic devices, the Shoulder-Float, Pelvic-Tilt and Delgado Inflatable Post, allow for easy insertion and rapid placement of the positioning device, even with the most challenging size of patients.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsPatient Positioning Cradle
July 14, 2008 8:16 am | Civco Medical Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsThe Diagnostic Vac-Lok™ cushion provides a quick and easy method for creating a custom patient positioning cradle. This comfortable custom cushion makes it easy for patients to relax during lengthy imaging procedures. It also reduces patient movement resulting in clearer images and maximizing the benefits of advanced imaging technology.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsSafe & Effective Patient Positioning From STERIS Corporation
January 14, 2008 5:29 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsSafety and Optimal Access Combined The Allen-Turner Booted Cane (ABC) Stirrup is a revolutionary hybrid stirrup design that combines the optimal surgical site exposure of a candy-cane stirrup with the legendary safety of a booted stirrup. Traditional candy-cane stirrups are often preferred for high lithotomy posturing since they permit multiple team members to work comfortably in the surgical field.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsBean Bag Positioner
October 11, 2007 11:31 am | David Scott Company | Product Releases | CommentsGEL BeanBag (Vacuum-Pac) Positioners feature an integral soft layer of Blue Diamond Gel that conforms to the body and distributes the patient's weight uniformly, thus ensuring the maximum protection available to help prevent pressure points. Easy to connect to and disconnect from the wall suction line,the valve system is replaceable if compromised.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsProblematic Posturing
May 14, 2007 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsProper patient positioning prior to and during surgical procedures is very important. Unfortunately, getting the patient into the appropriate position is not without its problems and risks. Often, configuring and maintaining the patient’s body position throughout the course of an operation requires table articulations and the use of positioning aids, which may need to be adjusted from time to time.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsBariatric Positioning Aids
May 14, 2007 6:47 am | Allen Medical Systems | Product Releases | CommentsAllen Medical® Systems carries a comprehensive line of positioning accessories to support and accommodate large patient. The product line includes armboards, table width extenders, security straps and Nissen straps rated for patients weighing up to 1000 pounds. In addition, the company provides the Ultrafin Stirrups rated for patients up to 800 pounds as well as large pad sets for the table and the accessories.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsPositioning System
April 25, 2007 6:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MorphBoard Positioning System provides optimal patient positioning. The system’s lightweight, modular components make set up and storage easy. Multiple peg lengths provide greater versatility and a better fit for secure positioning. The modular system accommodates standard-sized patients expands to allow a bariatric patient to fit on a standard OR table.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsRadiolucent Table Extensions
April 25, 2007 6:45 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsThis 36-inch carbon fiber back or leg table extension provides completely metal free imaging of upper and/or lower body surgical procedures with a C-arm. The extension is light weight and easy to install on several Skytron surgical tables, including the Hercules 6700B and UltraSlide 3600B. It is an ideal imaging enhancement tool for endovascular procedures, non-traction orthopedic procedures, pain management procedures and many others.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsLateral Positioner
April 25, 2007 6:45 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsIncorporating dual-density construction and anatomically specific contouring, the AQAUGEL Lateral Positioner permits a safe, quick and easy transition from supine to lateral. The patient’s lower shoulder fits into the integral channel to provide exceptional patient comfort and nerve protection.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsProne Positioner
April 25, 2007 6:45 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe dual-density construction and anatomically specific contouring of the AQUAGEL pressure management system is the result of in-depth research. The unique shape of the AQUAGEL Prone Positioner is ideal for spinal procedures. The positioner can be used in conjunction with the Prone Headrest, Flat-bottom Chest Rolls and the Patient Positioner for proper patient alignment.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsPositioning Systems
February 15, 2007 7:20 am | Allen Medical Systems | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 3355 Allen Medical has developed and extensive line of technologically advanced surgical positioning accessories to improve patient outcomes and caregiver safety, while enhancing our customers efficiency. The products include spine, leg, arm and wrist positioning systems for spinal, urological, gynecological and orthopedic procedures performed using open or laparoscopic/arthroscopic techniques.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning AidsBean Bag Positioners
February 15, 2007 7:20 am | David Scott Company | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 2264 Blue Diamond BeanBag/Vacuum Pac Positioners are very easy to use. Simply attach the suction line and it quickly molds to the patient, disconnect the line and it will retain its molded shape. After surgery, a simple push the release button returns the BeanBag will to its original shape.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning Aids

