Abstract: A main panel of aluminum shaped to the hand, with side tab segments for bending over the wrist and the main part of the hand and over the ends of the fingers. It includes layers of sponge material glued to both of opposite faces of the aluminum layer.

Abstract: A main panel of aluminum shaped to the hand, with side tab segments for bending over the wrist and the main part of the hand. It includes a layer of sponge material glued to the aluminum layer.

Abstract: A surgical assistance device used by members of the surgical staff as an arm or hand rest, instrument platform or sterile cloth support.The surgical assistance device is comprised of two rectangular shaped platforms covered by a covering capable of being sterilized. The platforms are attached so that the first platform runs parallel to the patient-supporting surface of the surgical table. The second platform is attached to the first platform and is oriented to the first platform at other than a 180.degree. angle. The bottom surface of the first platform is attached to a mounting means for securing the surgical assistance device to the longitudinal support surface of a surgical table.

Abstract: A surgical tray attachment for expediting the performance of wound cleansing, surgical operations, and the taking of X-ray pictures of a patient's extremity while the patient is resting on a conventional surgical table. The tray is formed of an X-ray-transparent material and is of generally rectangular configuration projecting laterally relative to the surgical table and providing adequate room for a surgeon to function efficiently on either side of the tray. A clamp is provided for mounting the inboard end of the surgical tray to the support rail commonly provided on surgical tables. The medial portions of the tray are provided with a plurality of vertical passages for draining cleansing fluids from the surface of the tray.