1. The iON ESPS®
Ergonomic Surgical Positioning System
Product Creation from a Clinical Perspective
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2. Facilitating Process Improvements
 IS NOT A TOBOGGAN SLED
 UTILIZES THE BED RAIL SYSTEM
 UNSURPASSED ANESTHESIA ACCESS
 PROVIDES FULL ARM SUPPORT
 PROTECTS VITAL MONITORING AND IV’S
 ADJUSTS TO PATIENT ’S INDIVIDUAL
BODY TYPE
 EFFICIENT
 LESS VARIANCE
 IMPROVES STAFF UTILIZATION
 DOES NOT IMPEDE SURGICAL ACCESS
 ADDS ~ ONE INCH ON AVERAGE
 MINIMIZES OR ELIMINATES THE USE OF
DRAW SHEETS
 IMPROVING EFFICACY OF GEL/
FOAM BASED TREDELENBURG
SYSTEMS BY IMPROVING SUR-
FACE TO SKIN CONTACT
The iON ESPS®
Facilitating Process Improvements
 MINIMIZING VARIANCE OF CARE
 OPTIMIZING SAFETY, EFFECIENCY, AND UTILIZATION
iMT® has created the first uniquely designed ergonomic surgical positioning sys-
tem (ESPS)® for the arm adducted surgical position.
This position is a necessity for daVinci® robotic procedures, as well as other arm
adducted surgical specialties such as ENT, neurological (spine and brain), cardiac,
vascular, gynecological, and bariatric procedures, where the procedure and/or
surgeon require maximum access to the surgical field.
iMT® is developing products that drive process improvements and methodolo-
gies geared toward safer patient positioning practices. The iON ESPS® exceeds all
current AORN standards for this surgical position.
Improving Standards of Care
CURRENT STANDARDS ARE HIGHLY VARIABLE FROM PROVIDER TO
PROVIDER AND FROM INSTITUTION TO INSTITUTION.
AORN recommended practices for positioning the patient in the periopera-
tive practice setting states:
 The patient’s arms should not be tucked at his or her sides when positioned in
a supine position unless it is necessary for surgical reasons.
 There is an increased risk for tissue injury and compartment syndrome in the
upper extremity when the patient’s arms are tucked tightly at his or her sides
with sheets.
 There are increased risks for interference with physiologic monitoring (eg,
blood pressure monitoring, arterial catheter monitoring) and unrecognized IV
infiltration, which may interfere with delivery of intraoperative anesthesia
medications and resuscitation efforts during an emergency.
 If the patient’s arms are not tucked tightly enough, there is a risk for them to
become unsecured during the procedure.
 Aligning the patient properly, redistributing pressure, protecting the patient
from tissue and nerve injuries, preserving IV access and physiological monitor-
ing, and providing appropriate exposure for the procedure are all important
considerations for safe and effective patient positioning.
AORN JOURNAL APRIL 2009, VOL 89, NO 4
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