Patricia Fernot

US Patent:

63225018, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

May 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/572656

Inventors:

Patricia C. Fernot - Newfoundland NJ

International Classification:

A61B 132

US Classification:

600228

Abstract:

A stabilizer for retractors employed in tonsillectomies includes a first longitudinal member secured to an operating table in an adjustable, substantially upright position; a second elongated member secured to the first elongated member adjacent an end thereof remote from the operating table at an adjustable angle relative to the first longitudinal member, the second longitudinal member having a plurality of notches spaced therealong to enable selection of one of the plurality of notches to receive an end of a retractor remote from a patient lying on the operating table; and an arrangement associated with both the first and second elongated members to enable adjustment of the adjustable angle to thereby enable the surgeon to manipulate the retractor and the head of the patient to place the head of the patient in a desired position to enable removal of the tonsils.