Perioperative team needs a safe way to secure patients during open heart surgery without using a safety strap, but current protocol change leaves patients unsecured.

Workarounds Described

• Double tuck using sheets under patient and between table padding
• Using sheet tucked under patient as primary restraint
• Using sheet tucked between table pad and surface as secondary security

SecureHeart Positioner

A specialized patient positioning system for open heart surgery that securely holds patients without a strap. Uses adjustable padded bolsters and a non-slip table overlay to prevent sliding during table movement, while protecting the brachial plexus.