Abstract:
[0060] In various embodiments, a support system includes a cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a top layer and a bottom layer are bonded to a middle spacer layer.
Abstract:
A fluidized patient support apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus utilizes granular material (31) beneath a patient support surface (26) which when fluidized by pressurized gas uniformly distributes the pressure imparted to the body of a patient lying thereon. The apparatus includes means (10, 11, 14) for recirculating the fluidizing gas in order to avoid raising the ambient temperature of a room in which the bed is situated with exhaust gas. Also provided are a pair of inflatable bladders (13a, 13b) and selective fluidization means (20, 27) to assist in turning and transferring the patient.
Abstract:
A moisture control coverlet (10) includes a fluid pathway for moisture removal fluid It is selectively configurable to use a first fluid pump (32), and/or an adaptor (34). The first fluid pump (32) can be mounted on the coverlet and coupled to the fluid pathway for pumping moisture removal fluid into or out of the fluid pathway. The adaptor (34) can be mounted on the coverlet and coupled to the fluid pathway and can be coupled to a second fluid pump (48) for pumping moisture removal fluid into or out of the fluid pathway.
Abstract:
In various embodiments, a support system includes a multi-layer support system with a number of layers. Systems and methods of removing moisture vapor from an environment surrounding patient are disclosed that accomplish such removal.
Abstract:
A system and method for providing a fluid pressure supply system releasably coupled to a docking station of a patient support system. One or more coupling members can provide fluid communication between the fluid pressure supply source and a patient support member of the patient support system.
Abstract:
A system and method for providing a fluid pressure supply system releasably coupled to a docking station of a patient support system. One or more coupling members can provide fluid communication between the fluid pressure supply source and a patient support member of the patient support system.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to occlude openings and spaces of side rails are provided. One embodiment includes a pad body panel having attachment openings each defining a pivot axis. The embodiment includes follower slots in the pad body panel each to receive a bracket pivot of a pivot arm, each follower slot having a configuration centered on the attachment opening of the pivot axis.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to occlude openings and spaces of side rails are provided. One embodiment includes a pad body panel having attachment openings each defining a pivot axis. The embodiment includes follower slots in the pad body panel each to receive a bracket pivot of a pivot arm, each follower slot having a configuration centered on the attachment opening of the pivot axis.