Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Patient Positioning", for Approval (USPTO 20240366445).

A patent application has been submitted for a patient proning device designed to assist in positioning intubated or immobilized patients to reduce morbidity from pulmonary diseases like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or COVID-19. The device aims to decrease staffing requirements by providing a conformable structure with a shell that imparts an elliptical shape for rotation of the patient. It includes features such as inflatable chambers, tensioning belts, and low-friction interfaces to facilitate safe and effective patient positioning. [Extracted from the article]