Adjustable positioning device

Abstract

A medical positioning device having at least one removable portion is disclosed. A medical positioning device with at least one removably connected portion configured to support a limb, head, or body of a patient is provided. A medical positioning device for airway management having a removable portion is disclosed. A method of using the device according to the disclosure is also disclosed.

1 . A device for medical purposes comprising:
 a positioning device having a first portion and at least one removeably connected second portion.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the first portion is configured to support a limb. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the first portion has a planar bottom surface and a curved top surface. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the first portion is configured to support a head. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the first portion comprises at least one ring. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the first portion is configured to support a trunk. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the second portion is removably connected to the first portion by at least one perforation. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the positioning device is foam. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the positioning device is elastomeric material. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the foam is polyurethane. 
     
     
         12 . A positioning device for airway management comprising:
 a head and neck support;   a body support coupled to the head and neck support; and   at least one removable portion coupled to the body support.   
     
     
         13 . The positioning device of  claim 12  wherein the removable portion is coupled to the body support and the head and neck support. 
     
     
         14 . The positioning device of  claim 12  wherein the removable portion is connected by at least one perforation. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12  wherein the positioning device is made of foam. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 12  wherein the positioning device is made of elastomeric material. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16  wherein the foam is polyurethane. 
     
     
         18 . A method of using the device of  claim 1  for the purpose of positioning a patient during a medical procedure.