Convertible Patient Isolation Pod

The Convertible Patient Isolation Pod protects individual patients in a flexible, transparent, air-impermeable enclosure suited for transporting a patient out of a contaminated environment. It allows the caregivers safe access to stabilize critical patients without having to ‘decon’ them. Glove-box access features are designed to enable medical interventions. If needed, the outside of the unit can be decontaminated much faster than the patient. An acceptable breathable air environment within the pod is achieved with an air intake at the head end of the pod and an air exhaust and filter at the foot end. A portable air blower with an air filter circulates air in and out of the pod to maintain the acceptable environment. The unidirectional air flow within the pod limits further contamination. The pod can include tear-resistant gloves and handles to facilitate patient manipulation without the need for ancillary equipment. The easily deployed Convertible Patient Isolation Pod is most attractive for use in rescue and lifesaving operations involving a wide range of transport such as aircraft, land vehicles, hospital gurneys, etc USAMRC seeks firms interested in applying the technology for their particular needs. Licenses for commercial production and sale are available. This technology was patented by AMRMC under US Patent #6,418,932. Additional information is available upon request.