Robotic Surgeons' choice for
Trendelenburg positioning
Top 4 reasons Robotic Surgeons choose TrenGuard
1. PATIENTS DON’T SLIP:
- First and only Trendelenburg patient positioning system proven¹ to ensure patients stay in place by supporting the trapezius muscle
- Real-world experience with use in over 500,000 procedures
2. NO SHOULDER BRACES, NO CHEST STRAPS:
- Reduces airway and ventilation complications by removing the need for chest straps
- Virtually eliminates the risk of brachial plexus neuropathy since there are no shoulder braces
3. SUPPORTS BARIATRIC PATIENTS:
- One size does NOT fit all; two sizes to secure patients up to 550 lbs | 250 kg
4. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT:
- Easy repositioning after intubation
- One system for all Trendelenburg procedures
- Suitable for robotic surgeries such as:
- Hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, myomectomy, sacrocolpopexy
- Cystectomy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
- Colectomy, rectal resection, abdominoperineal resection
KEY FEATURES:
NO PATIENT
SLIDING
Patented bolster supports
at trapezius muscle
MAXIMUM SURGICAL SITE ACCESS
All positioning components located above patient shoulders
SUPPORTS
BARIATRIC
Secures up to 250 kg | 550 lbs
in up to 40° Trendelenburg
NO SHOULDER
BRACES
Avoids brachial plexus
nerve injuries
SEE IT IN ACTION
TrenGuard:
- Quick installation
- Works for any procedure using the Trendelenburg position
- Reduces medical waste²
- Low procedural cost
What peers are saying
We have 3 daVinci robots at our facility and when we got the robotic beds, we all took turns going into steep Trendelenburg with and without TrenGuard. It was quite an experience. TrenGuard is wonderful, it keeps our patients safe and in the correct position every time!
–Natalie, RN, CNOR at a 700-bed, academic medical center
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References: 1. Barber J. Preventing patient sliding in steep Trendelenburg. OR Manager™ Conference, September 21-23, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada. Poster 17. 2. Sales and complaint data.
2. Compared to viscoelastic static/friction foam pad, shape-conforming foam, gel pad, egg crate foam & surgical tape.