title: A customized instrumentation stand for patient transport.
abstract: A customized instrumentation stand is described for use during transport of cardiothoracic or major surgery patients between the OR and a critical care area. The stand attaches to a patient bed and is equipped with a pulse oximeter, ECG/BP monitor, defibrillator/monitor and support module, oxygen tank, supplies, and medications. The design allows maximum visibility and accessibility, easy movement, and quick attachment to and disconnection from a bed. A similar apparatus may benefit surgical programs facing comparable transport needs.
authors.affiliation: Scientific & Medical Instrumentation Center, State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ben-Zvi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valenti
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cornejo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Perez
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003422:Critical Care; D004867:Equipment Design; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D009519:New York City; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014187:Transportation of Patients