Abstract

A fixture for immobilizing an arm of a patient for insertion of a catheter for coronary investigation and intervention has a fixture board for insertion under a mattress carrying a patient. The fixture board further has a link for attaching an arm holder to the fixture board. The arm holder is arranged adjacent an elbow of the patient and has an arm support and a belt for attaching the arm to the arm support. In addition, a wrist holder is attached to the arm holder for supporting the wrist. The wrist holder may be sterilized and disposable. An instrument table is connected to said fixture board via a link. The distance between the arm holder and the fixture board may be adjustable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/37 - Restraining devices for the body or for body partsRestraining shirts
• A61M 5/52 - Arm-rests
• A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted thereforArrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
• A61B 6/04 - Positioning of patientsTiltable beds or the like
• A61B 6/10 - Safety means specially adapted therefor

Abstract

A fixture for immobilizing an arm of a patient for insertion of a catheter for coronary investigation and intervention. The fixture comprises a fixture board (14) for insertion under a matress (4) carrying a patient. The fixture board is provided with a link (12) for attaching an arm holder (11) to the fixture board (14). The arm holder (11) arranged adjacent an elbow of the patient and comprises an arm support (21) and a belt (22) for attaching the arm to the arm support. In addition, a wrist holder (23) is attached to the arm holder (11) for supporting the wrist. The wrist holder may be sterilized and disposable. An instrument table (17) is connected to said fixture board (14) via a link (16). The distance between the arm holder (11) and the fixture board (14) may be adjustable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted thereforArrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
• A61M 5/52 - Arm-rests
• A61B 6/04 - Positioning of patientsTiltable beds or the like
• A61F 5/37 - Restraining devices for the body or for body partsRestraining shirts

Abstract

A fixture for immobilizing an arm of a patient for insertion of a catheter for heart investigation and intervention. The fixture comprises a first portion (41) intended to be arranged at the upper arm (3), a second portion (42, 44, 45) intended to be arranged along the forearm and a third portion (43) intended to be arranged at the wrist with the wrist in an opened and twisted position. The second portion is divided into a first part (44) connected to the first portion (41) at an angle of about 150 degrees and a second part (45) connected to the third portion (43) at an angle of about 210 degrees. The first part (44) and the second part (45) are interconnected by a semi-bracelet (46) or a flexible strap (63). In this way, the first portion may be arranged at the inside of the elbow and the third portion may be arranged at the hand back at the opposite side of the arm. The fixture is attached to the arm via several flexible straps. The fixture is adapted to immobilize the arm and the wrist in a position adjacent the navel, in which the radial artery of the arm is conveniently available for catheterization.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 6/04 - Positioning of patientsTiltable beds or the like
• A61F 5/058 - Splints
• A61F 5/37 - Restraining devices for the body or for body partsRestraining shirts
• A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted thereforArrangements of patient-supporting surfaces

Abstract

A stress-reducer is provided for reducing stress on a user from a load of a carried item or object. The stress-reducer is shaped as a yoke and worn over a shoulder of a user and supports the carried item or object. The yoke bridges or spans the shoulder of the user, substantially the upper part of the trapezius muscle and/or the collarbone. The yoke is in contact with either side of the upper part of the user's shoulder on an anterior and/or posterior side. The stress-reducer can be used with strap means. A carried item, equipped with a stress-reducer, a brassiere fitted with a stress-reducer and a garment having a stress-reducer attached thereto are also provided, as well as an arm carrier comprising a stress-reducer, a cradle being attached to an arm and a string being connected between the stress-reducer and the cradle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45F 3/12 - Shoulder-pads

Abstract

A stress-reducer (1) is provided for reducing stress on a user from a load of a carried item or object. The stress -reducer (1) is shaped as a yoke and worn over a shoulder of a user and supports the carried item or object. The yoke bridges or spans the shoulder of the user, substantially the upper part of the trapezius muscle and/or the collarbone. The yoke is in contact with either side of the upper part of the user's shoulder on an anterior and/or posterior side. The stress-reducer can be used with strap means. A carried item, equipped with a stress-reducer, a brassiere fitted with a stress-reducer and a garment having a stress-reducer attached thereto are also provided, as well as an arm carrier comprising a stress-reducer, a cradle being attached to an arm and a string being connected between the stress-reducer and the cradle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45F 3/02 - Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
• A41F 15/00 - Shoulder or like straps
• A61F 5/37 - Restraining devices for the body or for body partsRestraining shirts

Abstract

A stress-reducer (1) is provided for reducing stress on a user from a load of a carried item or object. The stress -reducer (1) is shaped as a yoke and worn over a shoulder of a user and supports the carried item or object. The yoke bridges or spans the shoulder of the user, substantially the upper part of the trapezius muscle and/or the collarbone. The yoke is in contact with either side of the upper part of the user's shoulder on an anterior and/or posterior side. The stress-reducer can be used with strap means. A carried item, equipped with a stress-reducer, a brassiere fitted with a stress-reducer and a garment having a stress-reducer attached thereto are also provided, as well as an arm carrier comprising a stress-reducer, a cradle being attached to an arm and a string being connected between the stress-reducer and the cradle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41F 15/00 - Shoulder or like straps
• A45F 3/02 - Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
• A61F 5/37 - Restraining devices for the body or for body partsRestraining shirts