General Surgeons' choice for
Trendelenburg positioning
Top 4 reasons General 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 lower abdominal and pelvic surgery
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
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SEE IT IN ACTION
TrenGuard:
- Quick installation
- Works for any procedure using the Trendelenburg position
- Reduces medical waste²
- Low procedural cost
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.