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[Useful tools for prone position: ProneView and OPTI-GARD].

T Nishiyama1, K Misawa, K Hanaoka

  • 1Surgical Center, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639.

Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|January 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

New tools, ProneView and OPTI-GARD, prevent injuries and neck pain for patients in the prone position. These devices maintain a neutral head and neck alignment, protecting facial features and nerves during surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Patient Safety Devices

Context:

  • The prone position, common in various surgeries, typically involves sideways head turning, risking facial injuries and neck pain.
  • Existing methods for prone positioning can lead to complications such as eye, ear, nose, and lip injuries, as well as facial nerve damage and postoperative neck discomfort.

Purpose:

  • To introduce novel tools designed to mitigate complications associated with the prone surgical position.
  • To present the ProneView helmet and OPTI-GARD eyewear as solutions for maintaining neutral head and neck alignment.

Summary:

  • The ProneView is a helmet with a facial window and integrated mirror, while OPTI-GARD consists of protective eyewear.
  • Together, these devices enable a neutral head and neck position, preventing pressure on the eyes, nose, lips, and ears.

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  • The integrated mirror allows for easy monitoring of the patient's facial position.

    • Impact:

    • Reduced incidence of injuries to the eyes, nose, lips, ears, and facial nerve during prone surgery.
    • Decreased likelihood of postoperative neck pain for patients undergoing procedures in the prone position.
    • Enhanced patient safety and comfort through improved head and neck support systems.