Abstract: A patient-support apparatus comprises an overhead arm located over a patient support and a mounting assembly coupled to the overhead arm. The mounting assembly has an alignment mechanism and a drive assembly. The drive assembly moves the alignment mechanism and the overhead arm relative to the patient support. The alignment mechanism may be configured to permit adjustment of the overhead arm without movement of the drive assembly. A radiant heater may be coupled to the overhead arm.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a frame and a deck that is laterally movable relative to the frame between a central position and extended positions away from the central position. The patient support apparatus may further include a mounting mechanism that is configured to secure the deck to the frame. The mounting mechanism allows lateral movement relative to the frame to the extended positions away from the central position.

Abstract: An infant bed is slidably attachable to a bed frame such that the infant bed can be moved along a length of the bed frame. The infant bed can be readily moved in relation to the bed to maintain infant/adult closeness and facilitate adult ingress/egress from the adult bed.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to a device for applying thermal therapy, treatment or comfort to a patient or user which includes a container having an upper side and lower side with a space therebetween containing a chemical composition adapted to provide a thermal effect, and a plurality of discrete attachment areas which generally define a central location in the container. The device has a nest configuration and automatically conforms to the user's geometry upon application of weight thereon. The discrete attachment areas are positioned to define an inner peripheral base portion and outer peripheral portion in the device which collectively form the nest configuration. The device is particularly useful in thermal treatment for infants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pediatric stretcher. The pediatric stretcher includes base unit, attached to which are a number of lift assemblies. A frame is supported by the lift assemblies. Attached to the frame is a patient support deck. A railing is coupled to the frame by a plurality of coupling members and is configured to surround the patient support deck. The railing includes four individual rails, including a front rail, a rear rail, a left rail and a right rail. At least one of the four rails is configured to be raised and lowered with respect to said patient support deck and the plurality of coupling members. At least one of the four rails includes a gate that can pivot about a pivot axis. The gate is configured to be released and locked along the pivot axis.

Abstract: The invention provides a headrest assembly for supporting the head of a child comprising a cradle mounted in a support base. The cradle may be pivotally mounted within the support base with spring loaded joints. The cradle has a first contoured section for receiving the neck of the child, and a second curved section with curved sidewalls extending therefrom and for receiving the head of the child. The assembly may also comprise a shoulder and upper back support assembly which is comprised of a soft compressible material which is contoured and shaped to provide comfort and upper back support to a child.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus such as an incubator or infant warmer having a mattress for supporting the infant on an infant platform that can, at times, by fully rotated 360 degrees to obtain full access to the infant. In the incubator, a translation platform can be slid into and out of the infant compartment and the mattress tray is pivoted to that translation platform so as to rotate at a pivot point that connects the mattress tray to the translation platform. Accordingly, when all of the doors of the infant incubator are in the closed position, the mattress tray is constrained from rotational movement but that mattress tray can be rotated a full 360 degrees whenever both doors are open or when the translation platform has been moved to a position at least partially exterior of the infant compartment. In all, the apparatus provides easy and convenient access to the infant for carrying out procedures on the infant while it is still supported by the infant care apparatus.

Abstract: An infant bed of the present invention includes a frame, a mattress having a first portion and a second portion, and a mattress support that is supported on the frame for supporting the mattress. The mattress support has a first portion that supports the first portion of the mattress. The mattress support also has a second portion that is mechanically tilted about a central longitudinal axis so as to laterally tilt the second portion of the mattress to either side relative to the first portion of the mattress. The infant bed of the present invention is particularly useful for preventing positional plagiocephaly.

Abstract: An infant support for use with an incubator or a warmer or a combination thereof comprises a support surface having a head end and a foot end and a driver engageable with the head and foot ends. The driver comprises a first elevator and a second elevator. The first elevator is engageable with the head end and the second elevator is engageable with the foot end. The driver is movable to cause the head and foot ends to move between raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: A baby head pattern forming cot includes a support base having two opposite side walls each defining a pivot hole, a rotary base rotatably mounted in the support base and having two ends each provided with a pivot axle pivotally mounted in the pivot hole of the support base, a pattern forming base mounted in a receiving chamber of the rotary base and defining a body-shaped recess and a head-shaped recess, and a rotation device mounted in the support base. The rotation device includes a motor secured in the support base, a drive gear mounted on and rotated by the motor, a rotation controller secured on the motor for controlling rotation of the drive gear, a reduction gear meshing with and rotated by the drive gear, and a driven gear secured on the pivot axle of one of the two ends of the rotary base and meshing with and rotated by the reduction gear.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating/preventing positional plagiocephaly.

Abstract: A cushion supports an infant on a support surface, especially as an aid in changing the infant's diapers and garments. The cushion includes an inner elongated pad that is preferably formed as two sections of foam material. The upper surface of the pad is trough-shaped to provide an infant receiving channel, and a casing extends around the pad. Where the pad is in two sections, the casing has a single top panel that supports two pockets that respectively receive a pad section so that they can be pivoted between a folded state and an extended state wherein the pad sections are aligned. This folding occurs about a central transverse line relative to the top panel. When in the extended state, confronting edges of the pockets have fasteners that connect to one another to secure the cushion in the extended state. A restraining strap of elastic or other construction extends transversely across the top of the cushion at a central location, preferably alongside the transverse line.

Abstract: A wall-mounted infant changing apparatus configured to provide a relatively uniform surface in an open position for cleaning of the apparatus. The infant changing apparatus includes a support frame, a bed, a hinge means and a drive cylinder. The bed is pivotably attached to the support frame by the hinge means. The drive cylinder is also attached to the support frame and the bed to provide controlled movement of the bed from a closed position to the open position. A retaining end of the support frame and a pivot end of the bed are configured for mating interaction such that in the open position, the hinge means and the drive cylinder are shielded from waste material.

Abstract: An adjustable and removable head support for an infant and a toddler has an upper body portion with a pair of flanking pillow sections, a pair of harness belt apertures below the head pillow portions, a central portion with a plurality of fold lines and a lower portion with a pair of flanking leg pillow sections. The upper pillow sections are attached to the body portion by flexible securing straps provided at the top and bottom of each section. The lateral separation between the pillow head sections is adjusted by folding the pillow section about the upper and lower securing straps to either move the material inwardly or outwardly. The harness belt apertures are closed at the outboard edges thereof by means of suitable fasteners which can be disconnected to remove the support from the car seat.

Abstract: An apparatus for the relative positioning of the upper body, neck, and head of infants and young children for airway management and resuscitation. The apparatus is comprised of a support platform with a plurality of cylinders of various diameters which are secured beneath the platform and may be positioned so as to adjust the platform to the proper angle and elevation for the youth laid thereon. A pair of strips of hook and loop fastener are affixed to the lower surface of the platform which cooperate with a pair of bands of hook and loop fastener affixed around the cylinders. A mat is movably secured to the upper surface of the support platform and may secure an x-ray plate to permit the use of a portable x-ray machine for viewing possible lung collapse and the proper insertion of endotracheal tubes.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a baby by supporting him/her by a flat cushioned surface at a parallel relationship with respect to a supporting ground. A rectangular frame supports the cushioned surface. Two elongated members are hingedly mounted to one end of the frame that includes a bay inbetween the elongated members. Straps are slidably and adjustably mounted over the length of the frame and elongated members. The angular position of the elongated members with respect to the flat cushioned surface is adjustable to one of several predetermined positions.

Abstract: An infant support includes a generally wedge-shaped body portion which is adapted to alternatively support an infant in an upwardly-facing reclined position or a downwardly-facing inclined position. The body portion includes opposite first and second supporting surfaces wherein the first supporting surface is contoured to receive the infant in an upwardly-facing, reclined position when the device is supported on the second supporting surface thereof, and the second supporting surface is contoured to receive the infant in a downwardly-facing, inclined position when the device is supported on the first supporting surface thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable pediatric incubator nest includes multiple pieces which may be selectively arranged by a caregiver to protectively partially enclose a pediatric patient on an upper support surface thereof without impeding caregiver access to patient. A resilient base member receives a pair of resilient. foam side wall members in a caregiver selected position to cradle a specific patient. Hook and eye complementary type securement features may be used, together with a fabric covering for the resilient base. The top of each side rail includes slits for the placement of smaller diameter patient treatment tubes or lead lines, to facilitate technical support of the patient in an intensive care environment. Segments formed across the top of the side rails between adjacent slits may be selectively cut out for the placement of larger diameter tubes.

Abstract: A medical patient restraint device is provided for additional comfort while restraining patients during surgical procedures such as the circumcision of infants. The patient restraint device has a generally planar support member which is sized to receive and support a patient in a lying position thereon. The support member defines opposite side edges. A pair of support straps are fixed to the support member and extend along respective side edge portions in a generally parallel relationship. The pair of support straps are laterally spaced apart a distance sufficient to receive the patient therebetween with the support straps being parallel to and adjacent the sides of the patient. Individual restraining straps are provided for releasable connection to respective ones of the patient's arms and legs.

Abstract: A baby nursing frame assembly comprised of two arched mounting plates fastened to a baby's bed at two opposite sides, two supporting bars pivoted to the baby's bed at two opposite sides and locked to the two arched mounting plates by lock nuts, and a suspension frame, which has a ring at the middle for holding a nursing bottle and two opposite ends bent at right angles and respectively inserted into the boring bore on each supporting bar and locked in place by lock screws. By loosening the lock nuts, the supporting bars and the suspension frame can be folded down; by loosening the lock screws, the suspension frame can be adjusted to the desired level.

Abstract: A device constructed of resilient foam material for positioning a prematurely born infant. The device comprises an infant-supporting layer having a head end, a foot end, and an upper surface with a central torso area. A pair of lateral members are attached to the upper surface of the infant-supporting layer to bound the torso area on each side. A transverse member is secured to the upper surface of the infant-supporting layer at the foot end. The upper surface of the infant-supporting layer around the torso area is convoluted to provide air and additional cushion to the head and shoulders of the infant. A foot member is attached on the transverse member between the torso area and the foot end. An infant may be placed in the device in the supine, prone or fetal positions.

Abstract: An infant incubator mattress positioning assembly having a pair of pneumatic lift mechanisms spaced apart on the deck of the incubator. Each lift mechanism is individually controlled to selectively raise or lower the ends of a mattress support which rest on the lift mechanisms. To prevent twisting or turning of the mattress support about its long axis as external forces are applied to the mattress support, each lift mechanism has transverse stabilizing means.

Abstract: A device to comfortably keep an infant on its side while sleeping. The infant side support sleeper (shown in FIG. 3) is comprised of a back support (25) and stomach support (26) attached with material (11) in which an infant is laid on its side in between the two supports in order to keep the infant in a stationary position on its side.

Abstract: A neonatal cradle is described which comprises a plastic first plate member formed to a V shaped trough defined by a two adjoining surfaces disposed at about 105.degree., a foam layer on the first member, a support member having a central notch for positioning and elevating one end of the first member, strips of slip resistant materials between the first member, foam layer and support member, and a restraining belt on the first member.

Abstract: An infant support and restraint system (10) includes a base platform (14) adapted to be mounted on a base surface (16). A first planar member (28) is rotatably adjustable with respect to the base platform (14) through an adjustable support mechanism (26). A second planar member (30) and a third planar member (32) are similarly angularly adjustable with respect to the base platform (14) to allow an infant (12) to be positioned in a physiological position on the infant support and restraint system (10). A first and second pad member (78 and 82) is releasably secured to the first planar member (28) and the second and third planar members (30 and 32). Pad members (78 and 82) may be removed subsequent to a surgical procedure for cleaning or storage purposes. A head support member (88) is releasably secured to the combination of the first planar member (28) and the first pad member (78).

Abstract: An infant support pad composed, for example, of a plastic foam and including a first embodiment for use with infant retaining devices such as automobile safety seats, strollers, high-chairs, swings, and the like; and which includes a second reclining embodiment for use in hospitals and in cribs for small infants. The support pad of the invention serves to keep the neck, head and entire body of the infant from involuntary movement, and it cradles the infant from head to bottom. The infant support pad is constructed in a manner such that the infant fits directly into the pad, and the pad is shaped to extend over the sides of the head of the infant and engage the head as an ear-muff, and to prevent the head, neck and entire body of the infant from moving side to side.