20240008947. INTUBATION SHIELD simplified abstract (The Children's Medical Center Corporation)

INTUBATION SHIELD

Organization Name

The Children's Medical Center Corporation

Inventor(s)

Farokh R. Demehri of Boston MA (US)

Heung Kim of Boston MA (US)

Robert Crum of Boston MA (US)

Brianna Slatnick of Boston MA (US)

Kyle Wu of Boston MA (US)

Alexander Yang of Boston MA (US)

Nathaniel Tighe of Boston MA (US)

Pete Kovatsis of Boston MA (US)

Jonathan Durgin of Boston MA (US)

INTUBATION SHIELD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240008947 titled 'INTUBATION SHIELD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device designed to protect a user from a patient during medical procedures like intubation. The device consists of a base, a shield, and a flexible drape. The shield is connected to the base and extends vertically and horizontally. The flexible drape is attached to or placed over the shield, creating an interior space. The flexible drape has at least one opening to allow access into the interior space.

• The device is designed to shield a user from a patient during medical procedures.
• It includes a base, a shield, and a flexible drape.
• The shield is connected to the base and extends vertically and horizontally.
• The flexible drape is attached to or overlaid on the shield, creating an interior space.
• The flexible drape has at least one opening for accessing the interior space.

Potential Applications:

• Intubation procedures
• Other medical procedures where protection from patients is required

Problems Solved:

• Provides a physical barrier between the user and the patient, reducing the risk of exposure to bodily fluids or contaminants.
• Helps prevent the transmission of infectious diseases from the patient to the user.

Benefits:

• Enhances the safety of healthcare professionals during procedures involving patient contact.
• Reduces the risk of cross-contamination between patients and healthcare providers.
• Provides a more controlled and protected environment for medical procedures.

Original Abstract Submitted

a device for shielding a user from a patient during an intubation procedure or other procedure comprises a base, a shield, and a flexible drape. the shield is coupled to the base, and extends vertically and horizontally relative to the base. the flexible drape is coupled to or overlaid on the shield, such that an interior space is defined by the shield and the flexible drape. the flexible drape includes at least one opening to allow access into the interior space.