# US 11,026,854 B2 · Patient stabilization, infection barrier, pressure ulcer prevention and equipment protection device and methods of use > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,026,854 B2 - Document ID: US11026854B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/448,863 - Filed: 2019-06-21 - Published: 2019-10-10 - Granted: 2021-06-08 - Earliest claimed: 2016-12-23 - Applicants: Anthony G. Visco - Inventors: Anthony G. Visco - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11026854B2 ## CPC - A61G 13/123: {Lower body, e.g. pelvis, hip, buttocks} - A61G 7/05707: {with integral, body-bearing projections or protuberances} - A61G 13/126: {with specific supporting surface} - A61G 13/1285: {having modular surface parts, e.g. being replaceable or turnable} - A61G 13/101: {Clamping means for connecting accessories to the operating table (supports as part of surgical instruments A61B90/50)} - A61G 13/1235: {Arms} - A61G 13/129: {having surface parts for adaptation of the size, e.g. for extension or reduction (tables with different adjustable sections A61G13/08)} - A61G 13/1295: {having alignment devices for the patient's body} - A61G 2210/70: for cooling - A61G 2210/90: for heating - A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00) ## Abstract The present disclosure provides a patient positioning device and methods of using such a device that allows for the easy securing of the device to the operating room table or hospital bed, a comfortable surface for patients to rest on during their diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedure, that helps reduce the likelihood of developing pressure ulcers, protects the patient by providing an infectious barrier, helps protects the patient from electrical injury by creating a non-conductive barrier between the patient the metal operating table, and protects the operating room table and equipment with an integrated, impermeable barrier to prevent blood, other bodily fluids and other fluids such as intravenous fluids, blood products and irrigation from soiling the operating or procedure table and nearby equipment. The device overcomes several challenges that exist with current devices and methods and is simple, disposable, and cost-effective. It allows for easier, faster and safer patient positioning, improved infection control, lower risk of electrical injury, improved protection from pressure ulcer formation, less waste compared to current options in a single, one-package solution. Additionally, a leg portion of the device can include an inflatable member which serves as a Sequential Compression Device which can be repeatedly inflated/deflated to facilitate circulation and prevent formation of blood clots. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A patient position device comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion having: a first layer having a plurality of pressure distribution features, a second layer disposed beneath the first layer, a layer of infection barrier material disposed between the first and second layer; wherein the main body portion is configured as a general planar support having opposed superior and inferior edges, opposed left and right lateral edges and opposed top and bottom surfaces, and the layer of infection barrier material has opposed superior edge and inferior edges, opposed left and right lateral edges and opposed top and bottom surfaces, and the layer of infection barrier material extends laterally beyond the left and right lateral edges of the main body portion, with the opposed lateral edges of the infection barrier material free from bonding; a pair of arm portions, wherein: at least one arm portion is adapted to extend laterally from the main body portion, at least one arm portion includes a layer having a plurality of pressure distribution features; at least one arm portion includes a sleeve, the sleeve having an open end and a closed end; and at least one strap, the strap including at least one fastener. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, Wherein the layers each have unique characteristics. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the strap includes hook and loop fasteners and is configured to engage an operating room table. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein at least the main body portion comprises convoluted polyurethane foam. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the infection barrier material is an impervious barrier extending beyond the edges of the main body portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising a thermal element configured to alter the temperature of at least a portion of the patient. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The device of claim 6, wherein the main body portion defines a thermal element retainer and the thermal element is securely retained in the thermal element retainer. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The device of claim 7, wherein the thermal element retainer is a sealable pocket. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The device of claim 6, wherein the thermal element is aligned with a kidney and/or a ureter of the patient when the patient is supine on the body portion, and the patient's shoulders are aligned with the superior edge of the body portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the layer of infection barrier material is configured as a plurality of segments, each having a superior edge and inferior edge and lateral edges, with the superior edges of adjacent segments bonded together while the lateral edges of adjacent segments unbounded to each other. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the layer of infection barrier material remains exposed to gain access to an operating room table disposed beneath the patient positioning device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the exposed portion of the layer of infection barrier material extending laterally beyond the left and right lateral edges of the main body portion is configured to be rolled up.