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PT Miniwedge & Wedgeroll
The wedge that can vary in height to fit every moment in your procedure
The inflatable wedge for stable tilting of pelvic or shoulder
Proper positioning of the patient provides optimal access to the surgical or medical procedure site.
The (Mini)Wedge(roll) is an inflatable wedge-shaped cushion that is placed under the patient on the operating table (or any other supporting surface). When the patient needs (re)positioning, the (Mini)Wedge(roll) is partially or fully inflated using compressed air, which will lift the patient in the desired position.
Because of the additional flap on the (Mini)Wedge(roll), the inflatable will not slide away when inflated and positioned on the side of the patient. Thanks to the wedge shape and easy deflation/inflation valve, the (Mini)Wedge(roll) provides optimal positioning for a wide range of applications, such as ERCP, pelvic tilt, shoulder tilt, lung transplants, etc.
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Select the wedge shape that suits your procedure.
- The Mini-wedge is a small inflatable with attached flap
- ideal to lift one body part below 25kg: shoulder, pelvic, ….
- Cover with flap, delivered with a cylindric inflatable (Operoll)
- Ideal to lift body part of 50kg; thorax, abdoman, ….
Applications (some examples)
During intubation, it is sometimes difficult to insert the tube into the trachea, for example when the patient has a high BMI. A short neck, small mandible, small mouth opening and poorly mobile neck can also be reasons why intubation is difficult. In these case, it is desirable to obtain the optimal intubation position for each patient, but every patient is different and unique. With the Operol, the ideal position can be set for each patient: you can simply inflate or gently deflate the cushion.
Patient positioning plays an important role in all surgical procedures. In thoracic surgeries, the patient is positioned in the lateral position with the arm extended above the head. To bring the thoracic surgical side forward, the Wedgeroll can be placed under the patient’s thorax, distal to the axillary fold, at the level of the seventh to the ninth rib.
During pregnancy and in some gynecological procedures, the pelvis needs to be lifted. By placing the mini-wedge underneath the pelvis, it can be tilted to the desired position, helping reduce back and pelvic pain among pregnant women.
In supine hypotension, the uterus compresses the inferior vena cava when a pregnant woman is in a supine position. Symptoms include pallor, dizziness, low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, and an increased heart rate. Treatment is simple; the pregnant woman should be moved into the left lateral position, and the symptoms will resolve rapidly. By placing the Mini-Wedge on the right side and inflating the cushion, the woman will be moved into a comfortable left lateral position.
Benefits of the Wedgeroll / Miniwedge
- Self-retaining; the attachable flap ensures that the inflatable stays in its desired place
- Adjustable (inflate/deflate)
- Safety valve (avoids overpressure with umbrella valves and warning whistle tone)
- Double cover to avoid leaks (airtight high frequency welding inside)
- Biocompatible cover (Oekotex certified) that can be used directly on skin
- X-ray permeable
- Better ergonomics for healthcare workers by using compressed air
- 2 sizes: Mini-Wedge and WedgeRoll
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